Sole-source Bridge Agreement

The Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service intends to issue a sole-source bridge agreement for the continuance of operations and maintenance (O&M) services at the Western Regional Research Center (WRRC) located at 800 Buchanan Street, Albany, CA to Akima Facilities Management, LLC. This award is for a period of performance of two (2) months from 10/01/2014 through 12/31/2014 for continued service while the competitive process for a new five year contract is completed. This posting is a NOTICE OF INTENT and is not a request for quotations or proposals. No solicitation document is available and telephone requests for information will not be accepted. Potential sources who believe that they are capable of proving these services are invited to submit, in writing, substantiating documentation to the identified point of contact by no later than 15 days of the publication of this notice. The information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement for future requirements. A determination by the Government to compete future actions based on responses to this notice is solely at the discretion of the Government. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code associated with this action is 561210 with a size standard of $35.5 Million. This procurement requires the use of biobased products to the extent that such products are reasonably available, meet agency or relevant industry performance standards, and are reasonably priced. Where available, these products should first be acquired from among qualified products that fall under the umbrella of items designated through the Federal Biobased Products Preferred Procurement Program (FB4P). Any questions or concerns about this notice should be directed by email to the primary point of contact. Primary Point of Contact: James C. Wiltse, Contracting Officer USDA-ARS-Western Business Service Center 2150 Centre Avenue, Building D, Suite 300 Fort Collins, CO 80526-8119 E-mail: [email protected]