56 -- Contractor Operated Civil Engineer Supply Store COCESS

The government plans to issue a sole source modification to the existing contract with National General Supply, Inc. to continue operating the contractor-operated civil engineer supply store. This modification, authorized under FAR 6.302-1, will cover all necessary personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and related services required to maintain store operations for a limited period. The extension is intended to bridge the gap until a new contract is awarded, which is anticipated by mid-September 2002. The modification period spans from September 1, 2002, through November 14, 2002. National General Supply is identified as the only source capable of providing the required service for this short-term period due to the complex nature of the operation and the extensive logistical and personnel resources involved. The government emphasizes that this notice is not a solicitation for competitive proposals but a notification of intent to negotiate a sole source extension. The contract falls under the Department of Defense, managed by the 366th Contracting Squadron at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho.