Synopsis of Option and Notice of Intent Exercise Option to Extend Services

The 21st Contracting Squadron at Peterson Air Force Base intends to issue a modification to exercise an Option to Extend Services in accordance with FAR 52.217-8 "Option to Extend Services" for continued local Packing and Crating Services in support of the Joint Personal Property Shipping Office (JPPSO) located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The period of performance for this extension of services is six (6) months, from 01 May 2018 to 31 October 2018, dates inclusive. The estimated value increase to this requirements contract is $ 698,421.00, raising the total contract value to $ 1,396,842.00. This increase in estimated value is necessary to provide for continuity of mission critical services under the current contract while a new contract award is in protest review with the Small Business Administration Office of Hearings and Appeals. The exercise of this option shall be on a sole source basis using the authority 10 USC 2304(c)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1 Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. This notice serves as a Synopsis of Option and a Notice of Intent to exercise an option as a modification to the current contract and is not a request for proposals. No solicitation is forthcoming. The Government will not be responsible for any costs incurred in response to this notice. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed action based upon any response to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. This notice in no way obligates the Government to award any modification to the existing contract.