Sole Source of FA6648-14-P-0004

A six-month sole source contract was issued to address delays caused by a government shutdown that extended beyond the expiration of the prior contract. This interim contract was necessary to provide sufficient time for the proper execution of a subsequent contract with a base period of one year and four additional option years, or as directed by AFRC-A7K. The award was made under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) and FAR 6.302-2, citing unusual and compelling urgency that prevented full and open competition. Only one responsible source was identified to meet agency requirements, and any delay in contract award was determined to risk serious financial or other harm to the Government. The contract relates to services under NAICS code 541380 and is performed in Homestead, Florida. The previous contract reference number is FA6648-13-C-00002, and the new sole source contract bears the solicitation number FA6648-14-P-0004. The contracting officials listed include Lori S. Bartz and Lead Contract Specialist Ivelisse Hernandez. The contract announcement was posted on January 9, 2014, and is accessible through the specified government contracting portal. This action ensures continuity of services despite the unusual circumstances caused by the government shutdown.