Intent to Sole Source - Contract SP3300-12-F-0045 Option Extension

This notice is being published in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) requiring the dissemination of information on proposed contract actions. This publication satisfies the requirement at FAR Part 5 and constitutes the Government's Notice of Intent to extend Contract SP3300-12-F-0045 for a period of six (6) months beginning 12 January 2015 through 11 July 2015 on a non-competitive basis. This extension will be accomplished under the authority of FAR Clause 52.217-8, Extension of Services, on a sole source basis, as authorized by FAR 8.405. The DLA Information Operations (J6N) requires onsite Information Technology (IT) Support for Network General Sniffer Services. Contract SP3300-12-F-0045 is currently in place with e&e IT Consulting Services, Inc. for the required services. The contract period of performance ends 11 January 2015. DLA Distribution located at New Cumberland, PA is currently in the process of soliciting a re-compete for the services and anticipates an award by 10 July 2015. Contract SP3300-12-F-0045 will expire on 11 July 2015. In order to ensure that a break in services is not experienced, DLA Information Operations would like to modify contract SP3300-12-F-0045 to extend services for six (6) months in accordance with FAR 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services, which is included in the contract. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be more advantageous to the Government. All responsible sources must submit a capability statement and proposal; which shall be considered by the agency. This synopsis is not considered a request for bid/quote/proposal. A solicitation document is not available and telephone requests for technical information will not be honored. A contract will not be awarded on the basis of offers received in response to this notice. Any offers received will be used to determine if a comparable source is available and more advantageous to the Government. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this effort is 541513 and the size standard is $25,500,000.00. The point of contact for this action is Contract Specialist Genesis Griffin. Please contact Genesis Griffin with responses or questions regarding this requirement at [email protected] .