S--Notice of Intent to Sole Source

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) hereby submits a Notice of Intent (NOI) to inform industry contractors of the Government¿s intent to award a sole source, firm-fixed priced contract to Kastle Systems LLC (Contractor), Falls Church, VA. This contract action is for commercial services under NAICS code 561621, Security Systems Services for which the agency intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under FAR 13.106-1(b), Simplified Acquisition procedures. FWS has an existing electronic security system contract which was installed and maintained by the Contractor. Due to a recent security assessment, FWS has a need of more cameras to supplement the existing system. In order to maintain the continuity of a single security system it is in the best interest of the Government to award the installation and maintenance for the additional cameras to the existing contractor. In addition, no changes may be made to the existing system by another vendor otherwise the warranty would be voided. FWS anticipates an award in January 2021 with a proposed period of performance of a base year plus four option years with an estimated total contract value of $116,000. This announcement constitutes the only notice. This is not a request for competitive quotes. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, which must demonstrate clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government and would not be cost or time prohibitive. Responses received from this solicitation will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the agency not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the agency. Questions or comments to this NOI should be directed to Contracting Officer, Ryna Russell at [email protected] no later than 11:00am, EST, Monday, 12/28/2020. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted. Please indicate in the subject of your email: Notice of Intent Capability Statement Submission ¿ DOIFFBO210019.