Notice of intent to award sole source

Description: NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE

The Mission and Installation Contracting Command- Fort Benning, Georgia intends to award a sole source contract with the incumbent, Ice Resources, Inc. using the procedures in the simplified acquisition procedures is FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) to effect a contract that can provide Ice daily to MCOE-Fort Benning for training events on ranges, motor-pools during spring and summer heat surges . This contract modification will bridge the time between a previous contract with Ice Resources, Inc. for sixty (60) days portable ice services. Failure to award to Ice Resources, Inc. would require significant financial rework on the part of the government and an interruption in training and possible heat injuries may occur. This is NOT a Request For Quote (RFQ). The purpose of this posting is to notify the general public of the Government's intention to negotiate solely with Ice Resources, Inc. (Cage Code: 7H1C1). All responses received within ten (5) days after date of publication of this notice will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed purchase order based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement no later than 12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST), Thursday, September 19, 2019. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government in future procurements. For questions concerning this Notice of Intent, contact Ms. Kimberly F. Carter via email at Kimberly.f.carter.civ@mail.mil. Posting date of this requirement is September 12, 2019. A determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. NO TELEPHONE REQUESTS WILL BE HONORED.

The North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) for this acquisition is 312113, Ice Manufacturing, with a business size standard of employees 750.

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