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V--J&A notice of intent to award a sole source optional period of performance extension as per FAR clause 52.217-8

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The Mission and Installation Contracting Command at Fort Riley, Kansas, plans to award a sole source contract modification to Junction City - Fort Riley Manhattan Transportation Company, Inc. for school bus services supporting the 475 Kansas school district on Fort Riley. This contract extension, authorized under Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses related to sole source procurements, will cover a maximum period of six months, from August 1, 2012, to January 31, 2013, with optional monthly extensions at the government's discretion. The contractor is responsible for providing all necessary labor, equipment, maintenance, fuel, supplies, and driver services to transport approximately 225 students in grades 1-8 enrolled in before and after school programs to multiple elementary and middle schools on the installation. Pricing for the extension will follow rates established during the third option year of the current contract, with no competitive pricing obtained due to the sole source nature of the award. While this notice is not a solicitation and no formal bids will be accepted, other interested parties may submit capability statements, proposals, or quotations within 15 days to demonstrate their technical ability, pricing, and advantage to the government. Any responses must clearly provide evidence that competition would be more beneficial. The purpose of receiving these statements is to verify whether alternative sources exist that could meet the government’s needs, as the award will be made solely to the incumbent contractor unless compelling information is presented. The contracting office emphasizes that telephone requests for information will not be entertained, and all communications must be submitted in writing to the Installation Contracting Office at Fort Riley.

General Info

Six-month sole source contract extension for school bus services supporting 475 Kansas students.

Agency

Department Of Defense → W6QM Micc-Ft Riley

NAICS

485410 - School and Employee Bus Transportation

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PostedJun 6

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W6QM Micc-Ft Riley

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OfficeFORT RILEY, KS, 66442-0248, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W6QM Micc-Ft Riley

Office AddressFORT RILEY, KS, 66442-0248, USA

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Full Description

Notice of Intent to award a sole source contract modification. Under the authority of Federal Acquisition Regulation clause 52.217-8 and Part 6, Subpart 6.302-1 (only one source), the Mission and Installation Contracting Command, Installation Contracting Office at Fort Riley, KS intends to contract with Junction City - Fort Riley Manhattan Transportation Company, Inc., 301 E 4th St, Junction City, KS 66441 on a sole source basis for school bus service for the schools within the 475 Kansas school district located on Fort Riley, Kansas. The projected period of performance, at the maximum, is six months. At the minimum, optional periods of performance may be exercised monthly up to the maximum of six months. The period of performance for the extension will not exceed past 31 Jan 2013. . As there was no formal solicitation, outside pricing for this option period was not obtained and therefore could not be evaluated. However, current contract third option year pricing will be utilized during the six month extension period. SOW: The Contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, maintenance, service, fuel, supplies, and accessories and perform all work necessary to furnish school bus services with drivers to transport school children residing on Fort Riley to and from the appropriate Fort Riley schools. Transportation shall be provided for students enrolled in Before and After School Program, grades 1-8, each school day from the designated pick up point and the following schools: Fort Riley Elementary, Jefferson Elementary, Custer Hill Elementary, Morris Hill Elementary, Ware Elementary, and Fort Riley Middle School. Historical data indicates approximately 225 students will require transportation. Bus route shall be determined based on enrollment from USD 475. 01 Aug 2012- 31 Jan 2013. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. In doing so, interested sources must submit technical capabilities, pricing, and other information that demonstrates their ability to meet the Governments needs no later than the 15th day after posting of this notice. In written submission to: Installation Contracting Office Fort Riley Attn.: W911RX09C0003 1792 12th Street Fort Riley, KS 66442 This synopsis is not considered a request for bid/quote/proposal. No solicitation document is available and telephone requests for technical information will not be honored. No contract will be awarded on a basis of offers received in response to this notice, but offers will be used to determine if a comparable source is available and more advantageous to the Government. IAW FAR 5.207(c)(16)(ii) for FAR 6.302-1 Authority, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which will be considered by the agency. POC, e-mail, and fax: Valerie J. Shipman, contact@example.gov, +1 (555) 000-0000.