Holiday Decorations Installation, Takedown, and Storage

Added: Nov 01, 2017 8:50 am

The 2d Contracting Squadron at Barksdale AFB LA intends to award a Sole Source, Firm Fixed Price Contract to Christmas Décor doing business as Lawnmasters under Simplified Acquisition Procedures and Other than Full and Open Competition as authorized by FAR 13.501(a)(1)(iii) within the authority of 41 U.S.C, 1901 of 41 U.S.C 1903 and 6.302-1(a)(2)(iii)(A) and within the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) or 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1).).  Market research was conducted and it has been determined that this is a sole source requirement IAW FAR 13.501(a)(1)(iii) and 6.302-1(a)(2)(iii)(A) Authority: Justification: Supplies may be deemed to be available only from the original source in the case of a follow-on contract for the continued development or production of a major system or highly specialized equipment, including major components thereof, when it is likely that award to any other source would result in -(A) Substantial duplication of cost to the Government that is not expected to be recovered through competition.

The Government intends to procure the following:

Installation of Government Furnished Equipment

Takedown and Storage of Government Furnished Equipment

Lawnmasters is the only vendor in the area that is specialized on the existing equipment and infrastructure, and designed the layout.  In addtion, the installation of the already owned equipment is compatible with the exisitng equipment and layout.  Moreover, the already purchased warranty would be voided for the equipment and service if another vendor is utilized.  Lawmasters has the technical expertise and resources needed to to complete the installation, take-down, and storage of government furnished property for calendar year 2017  to meet the Government needs.

The anticipated award date is after 1-Nov-17.  This is NOT a request for competitive proposals and no solicitation is available.  No contract award will be made on the basis of this notice.

This notice does not constitute a solicitation document.  Requests for such documents will not be considered.  However, all information received within (5) days of this publication of this notice will be considered SOLELY for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement in the future.  A determination by the Government not to open the requirement to competition based upon responses to this notice is solely whiting the direction of the Government.  The Government will not pay for information received.  The NAICS Code is 511210 and the size standard is $7.5 Million.

Market research was conducted and only one source, Lawnmasters. is able to meet the government's needs.  Any questions regarding this acquisition should be directed to the to Mrs. Jennifer Souza, Contracting Officer, at jennifer.souza.3@us.af.mil , (318) 456-9725