Notice of Intent to award sole source

The Government hereby submits it notice of intent to award under than full and open competition to 4010 Consulting, Arlington, VA., a firm fixed price contract for information technology support services. The resultant contract will be a continuation of previous project-specific IT services performed by this contractor that must be completed. The period of performance is for one year and will be less than $150,000.00. Awarding to another firm would result in duplication of costs and possibly delays that could be to the detriment of the mission. Other than full and open competition is in accordance with FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(iii) and an approved Justification and Approval is on file. Responses to this notice must demonstrate clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government and would not hinder mission objectives of Blount island Command. The determination not to compete this proposed contract action is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purposes of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The Government will not be responsible for any costs incurred by responding to this notice. This is not a request for quotes or proposals. Questions or comments to this Notice of Intent should be directed to Ms. Patti Huff, Contractor, Contract Specialist, Blount Island Command, 5880 Channel View Blvd., Jacksonville, FL, 32226-3404, at [email protected] and JoAnna Lovett-Black, Contracting Officer, Blount Island Command, 5880 Channel View Blvd., Jacksonville, FL, 32226-3404 at [email protected].