NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT EXTENSION

The National Science Foundation, Division of Acquisition and Cooperative Support, intends to extend an existing short-term contract for up to 12 months with the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR). Through this extension, UCAR will continue to provide a wide range of program and administrative support to assist the United States Global Change Research Program with meeting their mission. In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1, UCAR is the only responsible source, where no other services will satisfy program requirements. A 12 month contract extension will be established until a longer term contract can be awarded through a competitive process. THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE OFFERS. A determination by the Government to not open the requirement for competition based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the agency. No solicitation or other applicable acquisition documentation shall follow this notice.