--Modification to Increase Contract Capacity for Integrated Modular Medical Support Systems Contract W912DY-05-D-0005

The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, Huntsville Engineering and Support Center (CEHNC), intends to award a modification to its Integrated Modular Medical Support Systems (IMMSS) Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) Contract which will increase the programmatic capacity. The IMMSS Program requirements are currently executed via Firm-Fixed Price Task Orders which are placed against one sole-source ID/IQ Contract in order to provide quick response for IMMSS systems requirements and related services at Army Medical installations and facilities. The contract was awarded in Fiscal Year 2005. The existing capacity of the contract will be fully utilized before the end of Fiscal Year 2008. As a result, CEHNC has developed its acquisition strategy and is in the process of conducting pre-award functions for the follow-on IMMSS acquisitions. The awards are scheduled to be made during the 2nd quarter of Fiscal Year 2009. The programmatic capacity for the current IMMSS contract was awarded at $50,000,000.00 for a possible five (5) year ordering period (one (1) base year and four (4) one-year option periods). This capacity was established prior to the award of the contract based on an analysis of the type of work required, anticipated workload, effects on competition, the capability of small businesses to compete for the required work and upon historical IMMSS contracts and program data. The IMMSS customers have critical medical facility requirements that must be performed. The patient care at many of these facilities is inadequate for their service members due to the failing and failed facilities, systems and equipment. Many of these facilities support wounded and disabled service members returning from the Global War on Terrorism. Patient care requirements at these facilities have increased due to the effects of the Global War on Terrorism and BRAC realignments. Due to these unanticipated conditions, the original capacity was inadequate to complete the increase in requirements. As a result, it is necessary that the contracts be modified to allow for additional capacity to cover the ordering period. Based upon future anticipated requirements, it is necessary that the Government modify the current contract to increase the programmatic ceiling by $21,200,000, which would result in a total programmatic ceiling of $71,200,000. Upon award of the follow-on acquisitions, new task orders will not be placed against the current contract despite any remaining capacity. The current contract which the Government intends to modify consistent with the terms identified within this announcement are as follows: W912DY-05-D-0005, Herman Miller, Inc. The original basic contract Scope of Work for this contract award will remain unchanged. The Government intends to award the modification to this contract consistent with the terms identified within this announcement upon the basis of the authority provided in 10 U.S.C.2304(c)(1) and implemented by FAR 6.302-1(a)(2), only one responsible source and no other services will satisfy. Unacceptable delays in fulfilling the agencys requirements would result, given any other action due to current circumstances. Due to the unique prior experience and involvement of the current contractor and the anticipated recurring need for IMMSS systems, the actions proposed within this announcement are justified. The Government will support the proposed actions by written justifications and obtain appropriate approval prior to proceeding. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement. This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all capability statements received within fifteen days after the publication of this Notice of Intent will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract action based upon responses to this Notice of Intent is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received would normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Capability Statements submitted should demonstrate the offerors experience and expertise to provide the services identified above within the time frame required and without substantial duplication of cost to the Government. The statement shall include business size; ability to provide the required IMMSS product and or associated services; layers of subcontracting; and any other information indicating a legitimate ability to meet the specific requirements. Statements should not exceed five pages in length and provided in electronic format via email in a Microsoft Office or Adobe file format. Written inquiries may be directed to Ms. Julie Shaddock via e-mail at contact@example.gov or Ms. Demetria Chunn via e-mail at contact@example.gov. Response submission shall be no later than June 16, 2008. Late responses will not be considered.