Notice of Intent to Extend Cafeteria Services

THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT, NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. A SOLICITATION DOCUMENT WILL NOT BE ISSUED AND PROPOSALS WILL NOT BE REQUESTED. This notice is being published by the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 5.201 and 5.204 requiring notice of a proposed contract action. This is a notice of intent to extend the services provided under MSHA Contract Number DOLJ-09MR-20656. This is not a request for competitive proposals. The statutory authority for this sole source action is 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1. Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. Inherent duplication of cost to the Government and delays in service make competition not feasible for the extension. Award is subject to Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC) approval. MSHA intends to issue a sole-source modification to extend the performance period of contract DOLJ-09MR-20656 in accordance with FAR Clause 52.217-8. This extension will provide the National Mine Academy with continued cafeteria services for no more than six months beyond the current end date of December 31, 2013. This contract shall be re-competed and an award is anticipated in FY 2014. This notice of intent is NOT a request for competitive proposals. However, the Government shall consider all responses received within ten days of this posting. A determination not to compete this requirement, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. Written responses to this synopsis shall contain sufficient documentation to establish a bonafide capability to fulfill this requirement. MSHA will not be responsible for any costs incurred by interested parties in responding to this notice. For any questions regarding this announcement, please contact Tracey Cross via email [email protected] .