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S203 - Food Services - Intent to Issue Sole Source

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WHS-2022-926Federal

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The Government intends to pursue a non-competitive procurement for Dining Facility Services at the George C. Marshall Center for Security Studies in Garmisch, Germany, exclusively with Blackstone Consulting, Inc. This notice serves as a formal announcement of the intent to sole source and is not a solicitation for proposals or quotes, nor does it authorize contract negotiations or the release of funds. Blackstone Consulting, Inc. has been identified as the only responsible source capable of fulfilling this requirement in accordance with the relevant Federal Acquisition Regulations. The acquisition falls under NAICS code 722310, corresponding to Food Service Contractors, with the procurement adhering to FAR Parts 12 and 16. This announcement is issued solely to inform interested parties of the Government’s intent and does not imply any obligation for payment or contract award based on responses received. The Government reserves the discretion to not proceed with competitive procurement and will not accept oral communications in response to this notice. For further details or questions, the designated point of contact is Kristin Mulvaney, Contracting Officer, reachable via email. The action complies with statutory and regulatory requirements for sole source justification and public notification.

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Government intends sole source procurement for dining facility services with Blackstone Consulting, Inc.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Germany Acquisition DirectorateView Agency

NAICS

722310 - Food Service ContractorsView NAICS

Place of Performance

Garmisch-Partenkirchen, AE, 82467, DEU

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NONE

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Justification and Approval for GCMC DFAC Services Bridge Contract

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Germany Acquisition Directorate
Contacts1 person available
OfficeAPO, AE, 09053-4502, USA
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Department Of Defense → Germany Acquisition Directorate
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Office AddressAPO, AE, 09053-4502, USA
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Kristin Mulvaney

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This is a Notice of Intent to Sole Source announcement only. This is not a request for formal proposals or quotes. Any responses to this announcement will be treated as information only. No entitlement to payment of direct or indirect costs or charges by the Government will arise as a result of contractor submission of responses to this announcement or the Government use of such information. This notice does not constitute a solicitation for proposals or the authority to enter into negotiations to award a contract. No funds have been authorized, appropriated for this effort. Purpose and Objectives: GCMC is issuing a notice of intent to pursue a non-competitive procurement with Blackstone Consulting, Inc (BCI) for Dining Facility Services in Garmisch Germany. Blackstone Consulting, Inc (BCI), has been determined as the only one responsible source as determined in accordance with procedures prescribed in FAR 13.106 and the anticipated contract action is hereby publicized in accordance with FAR 5.101 and FAR 5.203. The purpose of this notification is to communicate the Government s intent to solicit and award a non-competitive purchase of these items. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR TECHNICAL OR COST PROPOSALS. The NAICS code is 722310, Food Service Contractors. The Product Service Code is S203, Food Services. This non-competitive award is implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b), as it has been deemed that only one source is available to meet this specific requirement. The Government intends to procure this sole source requirement under FAR Parts 12 and 16. THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. This notice of anticipated contract action is published as required by 15 USC 637, USC 1708, and implemented by FAR 5.201(a). For additional information regarding this action, please contact the POC as indicated below. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. A determination by the government not to compete this proposed requirement is solely within the discretion of the government. Place of Performance: George C. Marshall Center for Secutiry Studies located in Garmisch, Germany. Point of Contact: Kristin Mulvaney, Contracting Officer kristin.f.mulvaney.civ@mail.mil. See attached document: Single Source Justification

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