Notice of Intent to Modify Contract N65236-17-C-8000

Naval Information Warfare Center Atlantic (NIWC Atlantic), North Charleston, SC, intends to modify the existing contract by increasing the cumulative not to exceed contract ceiling amount for contract N65236-17-C-8000 by $2,850,000 and extend the performance period to 31 May 2020. This modification is necessary to permit the continuity of services to meet the current and immediate future demands of NIWC Atlantic in its support for model development and planning tools. This action is being pursued under the statutory authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), as implemented by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1(a)(2)(iii)(B), only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. This Notice of Intent to modify this contract is not a request for competitive proposals. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition of the work required would be advantageous to the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete the contract modification action based on this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Written comments or questions regarding this notice must be emailed to Elizabeth Scannell at contact@example.gov by no later than 3 December 2019.