S01 Provisions and Clauses.pdf

This document is a Special Notice related to a sole source contract award for maintenance and support services for the USDA's Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) Decision Tool. The contract will be awarded to the incumbent provider, Bozic LLC, under the simplified acquisition procedures of FAR 13.106-3(B)(3)(i) as only Bozic LLC is considered the responsible source. Bozic LLC has been the original developer and sole provider of maintenance and support services for the DMC Decision Tool since its implementation in 2021. The tool is an online resource used by participating dairy operations for margin selection in annual DMC enrollment. The government intends to award a 60-month firm-fixed price Blanket Purchase Agreement to Bozic LLC, with a NAICS code of 518210 Data Processing, Hosting and Related Services. Interested parties can identify their capability by responding via email to the Contracting Officer by 2:30 PM EST on 8/14/2024. The agency reserves the right to cancel the sole source award if any responses are received that demonstrate the feasibility of a competitive procurement.