Modify existing security system

Notice of Intent: The USDA, ARS, SEA intends to award a sole source procurement to North Carolina State University, Raleigh NC. 27607, as they are the sole source for this type service pursuant to the authority of 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1) and FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy agency requirements. The award will be for modifying an existing alarm system by adding additional security and monitoring on 8 perimeter doors on buildings located on North Carolina State property. Under an existing agreement between North Carolina State and the USDA-ARS, NC State maintains and monitors the alarm system on all building occupied by the USDA-ARS. North Carolina State is the only source for satisfying this requirement as they are the only qualified and authorized source to make any modifications or changes to the existing security system infrastructure. The Government intends to award a firm fixed price contract on or about August 20, 2020, using Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This Notice of Intent is not considered a Request for Quotation (RFQ) nor is it a Request for Proposals (RFP). No solicitation document is available and telephone requests will not be honored. As the determination not to compete this proposed contract is solely within the discretion of the Government, the Government has determined under the circumstances, it is in the best interest of the Government not to conduct competitive procurement. Inquiries should be e-mailed to [email protected] no later than 08/18/2020, 1:00 p.m. CT. Contracting Office Address: USDA-ARS-SEA P.O. Box 225 Stoneville, MS. 38776-0225