Extension of Operation and Maintenance Contract covering Government Owned Facilities and Equipment at Carter’s Lake in Oakman, GA not to exceed 1 year.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District (CESAM) intends to award a modification extending the option year four period of performance for a period not-to-exceed 1 year. Contract W91278-12-C-0003 was awarded as a cost plus award fee contract with a base year and four one (1) year options. The contractor is Anderson Construction Company of Fort Gaines in Fort Gaines, GA. The contract was awarded as a HUBZone set-aside under full and open competition procedures. The current period of performance covering Operation and Maintenance at Carter's Lake Project Facility ends 14 October 2017. This extension will allow the Government to extend the current period of performance up to 1 year. The revised period of performance may be extended through 14 October 2018. The program requirements are currently executed by technical provisions which provide certain planning, supervisor, labor, equipment, materials and replacement parts, transportation and supplies required to efficiently maintain Government owned facilities and equipment at Carter's Lake Project Facility in Oakman GA. The project facility is a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reservoir that is located in Murray, Gilmer and Gordon Counties in GA, approximately 11 miles southeast and southwest of Chatsworth and Ellijay GA, respectively; 60 miles north of Atlanta, GA; and 45 miles southeast of Chattanooga. Carter's Lake is approximately 3200 surface acres with 62 miles of natural shoreline. Carter's recreational facilities include 8 day use parks, two Class A campgrounds and two primitive campgrounds. Carter's Powerhouse is the largest hydropower producing Corps facility with an installed capacity of 600,000,000 kilowatts. The original technical provisions stating contract requirements remain unchanged. The contract currently has an estimated value of $11 million. It is the Government's intent to issue a onetime increase estimated at $2.0 million revising the overall contract amount to an estimated $13 million. The Government intends to award the modification consistent with the terms identified within this announcement upon the basis of the authority provided in 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) and implemented by FAR 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other services will satisfy the requirement. In order for the Government to meet upcoming requirements in a timely manner, this action is necessary. This will result in the Government being able to meet its immediate needs without delays and compromising its mission. The Government will support the proposed actions by written justification and obtain appropriate approval prior to proceeding. The Government will post the approved justification. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement; however, this notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. All capability statements received within fifteen days after date of publication of this notice will be reviewed by the Government and considered. However, a determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract action based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Should your firm desire to submit a capability statement, it should demonstrate the Offeror's experience and expertise to provide the services identified above within the time frame required and without substantial duplication of cost to the Government. The statement shall include business size; ability to self-perform work; layers of subcontracting; and any other information indicating a legitimate ability to meet these specific requirements. Statements should not exceed 5 pages in length. Written inquiries may be directed to Alisa Murray via email at [email protected].