Department of Energy Notice of Intent

NOTICE OF INTENT

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Office of the Chief Information Officer intends to issue a four month extension with “System 1, Inc” located in Bethesda, MD.  The DOE is seeking a four month extension with an additional two month option period extension to Task Order DE-DT0012292.  The initial period of performance for this extension will run from August 29, 2020 to December 28, 2020.  If the Government decides to exercise the two (2) month option, the period of performance will be extended an additional two (2) months from December 29, 2020 to February 28, 2021.

The DOE requires System 1, Inc to provide a continuation of Assessment and Authorization support services to various DOE program offices.  Under this extension the scope of work will not be modified.  As the incumbent contractor, System 1 is currently the only uniquely qualified contractor that can provide A&A services without an interruption in services.  The extension is required to allow additional time to re-compete this requirement.

The authority for this extension is FAR 8.405-6 (a)(1)(i)(B) “Only one source is capable of providing the supplies and services required at the level of quality required because the supplies or services are unique or highly specialized”. 

THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT AND NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS.

Interested parties may submit a capability statement by August 20, 2020 at 8 AM EST via email to EWART.SMITH@HQ.DOE.GOV.  The capability statement shall include a detailed discussion demonstrating experience and expertise in providing the current services under DE-DT0012292. 

A determination by the Government to consider procuring the services under DE-DT0012292 from a source other than System 1 is solely within the discretion of the Government.