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***THIS NOTICE REPLACES AWARD NOTICE POSTED FOR THIS TASK ORDER ON JULY 2, 2009*** THE US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR HAS AWARDED A TASK ORDER TO BLUE MOUNTAIN DATA SYSTEMS FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT SERVICES THAT WILL ASSIST THE EMPLOYEE BENEFITS SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (EBSA) WITH VARIOUS TECHNICAL SERVICE REQUIREMENTS, INCLUDING SYSTEM ANALYSIS, DESIGN, NETWORKING, ADMINISTRATION, DOCUMENTATION AND OTHER IT SUPPORT. Upon the basis of the following findings and determination that I hereby make pursuant to the authority of FAR Subpart 16.6, the proposed contract described below may be entered into on a Time and Materials (T&M) basis. Description of the agency requirement: The United States Department of Labor (DOL), Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) for Information Technology support services that will assist the EBSA with various technical service requirements, including system analysis, design, networking, administration, documentation and other IT. Findings 1. The proposed procurement calls for the services of a contractor to provide Information Technology support services that will assist the EBSA with various technical service requirements, including system analysis, design, networking, administration, documentation and other IT. 2. FAR Subpart 16.6 indicates that a Time and Materials contract is only appropriate when - it is not possible at the time of placing the contract to estimate the extent or duration of the work, or to anticipate costs with any reasonable degree of confidence. At the time of award, neither the Program Office nor the Contracting Officer can determine the amount of support required with any reasonable degree of confidence. 3. A determination will be made prior to award, that the proposed contractor's accounting system is adequate for the determination of costs applicable to the proposed contract, and the solicitation makes provisions for maintenance of adequate records and controls, including appropriate surveillance by Government personnel during the performance as to reasonably assure that inefficient or wasteful methods will not be used. Determination 1. In accordance with FAR 16.301-3(b), this is not a cost-reimbursement contract for the acquisition of commercial items. 2. It is impracticable to secure services of the kind or quality required, without the use of the proposed contract type. 3. The estimated cost of the proposed contract is $4,154,636.66, which includes labor and materials for the period of a twelve (12) months.