COCESS Operations

The 341st Contracting Squadron, Malmstrom AFB, MT intends to award a sole source bridge contract to National General Supply, Inc., the incumbent contractor, for COCESS operations for a period of performance beginning 1 Oct 2016 through 31 Mar 2017, IAW FAR Part 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source. This procurement is currently being delayed due to the implementation of TRIRIGA the replacement material management system for Civil Engineering's Integrated Workplace Management System (IWMS). Malmstrom AFB is scheduled to go fully operational with TRIRIGA by late January 2017 and information regarding the operation of TRIRIGA needs to be incorporated into the new COCESS solicitation. The general function of the COCESS contract is to allow the Civil Engineering Squadron to procure supply products inexpensively, timely and efficiently. Specifically COCESS provides a simplified method for civil engineer personnel to purchase materials, equipment and tools used in the electrical, plumbing, heating/ventilation/air conditioning, refrigeration, sheet metal, welding, pipe fitting, carpentry, landscaping, pavement and grounds maintenance, masonry, electronic monitoring, controls and alarms, painting and wall covering, material handling and rigging, hardware, liquid fuels maintenance, power production, water and waste water treatment and distribution, and pest control trades. National General currently provides this operation and is the only responsible source that can immediately satisfy the Government's requirement. THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. No solicitation document is available and telephone requests will not be honored. No award will be made on the basis of quotes or offers received in response to this notice. The NAICS code for this requirement is 444130. Interested parties may identify their interest and capabilities to meet this requirement by 2:00 PM Mountain Tme 6 Sep 2016. Additionally, any response to this notice must show clear, compelling and convincing evidence that competition will be advantageous to the Government. The intent of this notice is for informational purposes only. No reimbursement for any costs connected with providing capability information will be provided.