--Intent to Sole-Source: Victim Advocacy and Shelter Services

The Directorate of Contracting at Fort Drum, New York, plans to award a sole source contract to Victims Assistance Center Jefferson County Inc. for providing social services to victims of abuse. This contract will include a base year plus four option years and is justified by the fact that Victims Assistance Center Jefferson County Inc. is the only local facility certified under Title 18 of the New York State Codes, Rules, and Regulations capable of delivering the full range of victim services required by the Fort Drum community. The procurement will follow the procedures outlined in FAR Part 12 for the acquisition of commercial items and be awarded using the simplified acquisition procedures under FAR Part 13. The anticipated award date is September 8, 2008. The decision to proceed without competition stems from the exclusive availability of a single local certified provider in the area. This notice does not constitute a solicitation for competitive proposals or offers, and inquiries or responses submitted after September 5, 2008, will not be acknowledged. Any information provided in response will only be used for informational purposes and will not be compensated. Interested parties may direct inquiries to the assigned Contract Specialist via the provided email address. This action supports the Department of Defense's commitment to ensuring adequate victim advocacy and shelter services within the Fort Drum community.