J--Modification pursuant to FAR 52.217-8

The NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Philadelphia plans to extend the contract for the Ship Board Multipurpose Copier and the Print Shop Program with Xerox by six months, modifying the current firm fixed-price contract (N00189-09-D-Z001) to cover the period from October 1, 2012, through March 31, 2013. This extension is being made in accordance with FAR 52.217-8. The notice is not a request for competitive proposals, although the government will consider any responses received within fifteen days from the notice's publication date to help determine whether a competitive procurement is necessary. Responses will be used solely for this determination, and the government retains sole discretion on whether to proceed with competition or not. Interested parties are invited to express their interest and capability regarding this requirement, but any information submitted will not be compensated. The underlying contract involves the provision of multipurpose copier and print shop services identified under NAICS code 333315. The government has not specified any set-aside type for this action, and details such as office and performance locations remain unspecified. This action reflects a simple contract extension to maintain existing services under the current terms.