Special_Notice_for_Sole_Source.docx

Army Contracting Command - Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG), Huachuca Division, DOC Operations Branch intends to award a noncompetitive sole source contract to Nicole Marie Blankenship, 2502 E Darren Dr. Hereford, AZ 85615-9132 for services as a Horse Trainer for B Troop on Fort Huachuca AZ. The statutory authority permitting other than Full and Open Competition is 10 U.S.C. 2304(d) (1) (B), as implemented by FAR 13.106-1 (b), Soliciting from a single source (1) for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold.

The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 115210.

This notice of intent is not a request for proposals or quotations and a solicitation will not be issued for this requirement. Any responses or inquiries to this notice must demonstrate clear and convincing evidence that competition will be advantageous to the Government. The Government will not pay for information submitted. A determination by the Government not to compete this procurement action, based on responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. Responses to this notice are due by noon, Arizona time, Monday 26 September 2016. Email inquiries/responses to Lisa Padilla, Purchasing Agent, at lisa.a.padilla.civ@mail.mil.