Notice to Award Sole Source Modification

The United States Special Operations Command, intends to execute a sole source modification to contract H92222-04-D-0008 awarded to Kokatat, Inc. 5350 Ericson Way, Arcata, CA 95521-9277. The Government intends to extend the existing contract by 12 months beyond the existing contract period of performance. The Government intends to extend the contract for Maritime Assault Suit System (MASS) under the authority of FAR 6.302-1 (10 U.S.C 2304 (c) (1)) (Only one Reponsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services will Satisfy Agency Needs). The period of performance is 1 October 2008 through 30 September 2009. Scope of work will not be increased, however the 12 month extension will allow sufficient time to establish a new competed contract for MASS. This notice is NOT a Request for Proposal and may constitute the only official notice of this action. The Government does not intend to submit a solicitation for proposals under this specific announcement. The current contract is due to expire on 30 September 2008 and not fulfilling this requirement will result in severe degradation to the quality of training and the ultimate deterioration of mission readiness and the capabilities of the Special Forces training mission. The follow-on contract will be competed.