This is a sole-source synopsis that provides tentative notification of the 30th Contracting Squadron's intent to extend contract, FA4610-06-C-0001, with Santa Barbara Applied Research, Inc., 2151 Alexandro Dr Ste 220, Ventura, CA 93001-3777 for a period of three (3) months. The period of performance for this extension will be from 1 October 2011 through 31 Dec 2011. This extension is needed to satisfy the requirements of the 576th Flight Test Squadron, Air Force Global Strike Command, to provide Minuteman Launch Support Services (MLSS) until the current MLSS solicitation (FA4610-09-R-0013) currently in progress can be awarded. The 576th FLTS MLSS contract provides for a wide range of support services for Force Development Evaluation Minuteman Launches at Vandenberg AFB. Support services include, but are not limited to: launch facility refurbishment, corrosion control services, vehicle issue and control, management services, and training services which support critical mission requirements. The extension will provide for the continuation of uninterrupted services of the above services at Vandenberg Air Force Base (VAFB) outlined above. This three-month extension of services is pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 2304(c) (1), "Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services will Satisfy Agency Requirements," as implemented by FAR 6.302-1.This notice is being posted since this option under FAR 52.217-8 was not previously evaluated as part of the initial contract award for FA4610-06-C-0001. This option exercise will be at the current rates specified in the current contract, as allowed by FAR52.217-8 and will extend the period of performance end date from 30 Sep 2011 to 31 Dec 2011. This option exercise will further allow for the current competitive procurement under FA4610-09-R-0013 (which is currently posted to FBO) to be accomplished and allow for a transition of services to a potential new contractor. Santa Barbara Applied Research, Inc. is the only responsible offeror for exercise of this option, as the Government would experience unacceptable delays in fulfilling the agency's requirements if this option was not exercised before the current contract expiration date. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement specific to exercise of this option under FAR 52.217-8, "Option to Extend Services" within 15 days of this notice. The Government will not be responsible for any cost incurred by interested parties in preparation of information or documents related to this option exercise. A determination by the Government to exercise the aforementioned option clause and not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to exercise the option. Any responses to this notice of contract action shall be submitted via email to:
[email protected].