Notice_of_Intent_July_6,_2017.doc

July 7, 2017

TO:

Posting and Contract file/FBO.gov Subject:

Notice of Intent This is a pre-solicitation notice/notice of proposed contract action in accordance with FAR Subpart 5.201, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice and attachment.

USAID/Kenya and East Africa (KEA) seeks to procure additional services under Kenya Feed the Future Innovation Engine (KIE) implemented by Land O’Lakes, Inc. 1080 W. County Road F, Shoreview, MS 55126, USA; as authorized under AIDAR 706.302-0(b), Impairment of Foreign Aid Programs.

The original solicitation for this award is uploaded as an attachment to this FBO notice.

The required period of performance for the above cited services will be extended by five months. The government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of AIDAR 706.302-70(b). Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement.

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals and does not constitute a solicitation. However, per FAR Subpart 5.203(a) all responses received within fifteen (15) days after date of publication of this notice will be considered by the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether conducting a competitive procurement is in the best interest of the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed action based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. All information submitted should support the offeror's capability to provide the services required, and shall be furnished at no cost or obligation to the Government. Responses must be in writing and must provide clear and concise documentation indicating an offeror's bona fide capability to provide these services. Verbal responses are not acceptable and will not be considered. Responses shall be submitted via email to the Contracting Officer, Caroline Bertolin Hillas at cbertolin@usaid.gov and copy to ksood@usaid.gov. Questions concerning this requirement should be e-mailed to same e-mail addressed above.

Caroline Bertolin Hillas

/s/ USAID/KEA/Office of Acquisition and Assistance/Regional Contracting Officer

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