Notice of Intent to Award Bridge Contract

The IRS plans to award a four-month bridge contract to E. & A. Protective Services, LLC from April 1, 2016, to July 31, 2016, to ensure the uninterrupted provision of mission-critical armed guard services. These services are vital for protecting IRS employees, the public, government-owned properties, infrastructures, and buildings at major IRS locations including Andover, Massachusetts; Covington, Kentucky; and Memphis, Tennessee. The contract is awarded under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, allowing the IRS to bypass competitive bidding due to the designation of E. & A. Protective Services, LLC as the only responsible source capable of fulfilling the required security services. This award notice is not a solicitation for proposals, and no formal solicitation will be issued. Interested parties are advised that phone calls or voicemail messages regarding this contract will not be accepted or returned. For further information, the designated point of contact is Contract Specialist Cathy S. Collier, who can be reached via email or phone. The contract is classified under NAICS code 561612, encompassing security guard and patrol services, indicating the nature of the required services and scope of work.