G--Notice of intent to sole source (Religious Services)

This is a NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT using Federal Acquisition Regulation FAR Part 13. The US Army Contracting Command, Tenant Contracting Division, 6001 Combat Drive, Aberdeen, MD 21005 has a requirement to procure the following services of Father Francis Callahan to render Catholic Masses for both the Aberdeen and Edgewood areas of Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD in accordance with the Performance Work Statement below. Conduct Catholic Services (CLIN 0001) and Sacramental Counseling (CLIN 0002) for both the Aberdeen and Edgewood areas of Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD in accordance with the Performance Work Statement. The proposed period of performance shall be 12 months with an intended starting date of 25 OCT 2013. The Government intends to award a firm-fixed price sole source contract to Father Callahan. Father Callahan Religious support services are unlike any other services provided to the post. They have a unique and intrinsically personal component, fostering a real and necessary connection to the congregations served. Father Callahan is a dependable servant of the people with a proven track record of providing outstanding support to our Catholic communities on APG and Edgewood. Father Callahan has served as a contract priest for Aberdeen Proving Ground for over 6 years. He has built powerful relationships with congregation members over that time. He has become their trusted pastor. He is adept at handling issues for both military and DoD Civilian congregants. Father Callahan will serve as a needed constant for Catholic Soldiers, DoD Civilians, and their Families. His established connection to the parish members is critically important in providing pastoral services. The associated North America Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 813110 and the Business Size Standard is $7.0 million. All responses received within six (6) days after date of publication of this notice will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed purchase order based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement no later than 8:00 AM Eastern Time, 22 October 2013. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government in future procurements. For questions concerning this Notice of Intent, contact the Contract Specialist, Tezslyn L. Johnson, at [email protected]. Posting date of this notice is 16 October 2013. NO TELEPHONE REQUESTS WILL BE HONORED