M -- Notice of Intent to Issue a Sole Source Contract Extension

NAICS Code 561210 Facilities Support Services. Size Standard $32.5 million. The General Services Administration, Public Buildings Services, Boston Service Center, Boston, Massachusetts intends to issue a sole source contract modification in accordance with FAR 6.302-1 to extend Contract No. GS-01P-96-BWC-0062 for a 4-month performance period from April 1, 2008, through July 31, 2008. The current contract provides Commercial Facility Management Services (CFM) for the John J. Moakley U.S. Courthouse, Boston, MA and will expire on March 31, 2008. Proposal have been received for the follow on contract under solicitation number GS-01P-07-BW-D-0063 and are in the evaluation process. The process is taking longer than anticipated due to the complex multidiscipline nature of the CFM services. Therefore, this sole source extension is necessary to bridge the gap between the current contract and new award to ensure continuity of services and support the transition to a new competitive award. Description of the work to be performed: The contractor is to furnish all material, labor, equipment, supervision and services necessary to perform full CFM for a four (4) month extension for Moakley Courthouse. Contractor will be responsible for full building management services and is fully responsible for the management, customer service, operation, mechanical maintenance, janitorial services, elevator operations and maintenance, snow removal, energy management, management of parking facilities, loading dock, trash facilities, public realm, boat dock, utility systems and quality control and engineering of the facility and of the associated grounds with all necessary labor, materials, supplies, technical support and value engineering. The statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition is 41 U.S.C. 253(c) (1) as cited in FAR 6.302-1, "Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements." This extension is issued to facilitate continuation of services. A lapse in service will have a detrimental effect on the ability of the General Services Administration to provide building services to federal agencies in the New England region. This extension will provide services without disruption for the operation of facilities of this size and complexity by a firm that is familiar with the equipment and hold current security clearances. Boston Courthouse Management is has been performing these services since 1997 and is fully capable of continuing to perform for the additional 4-month performance period. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals, as no solicitation package will be issued. However, if a firm believes it can meet these requirements within the prescribed time frame with, it may give notification via e-mail to Shirley McCarthy, Contract Specialist, at shirley.mccarthy@gsa.gov no later than March 24, 2008, 10:00 a.m., EST. The Government will review all responses, without prejudice; whether or not the Government initially determines that another firm is fully qualified to fulfill the requirements.