Notice of Intent to Negotiate a Sole Source Bridge Contract

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), National Agricultural Library (NAL), in Beltsville, MD, intends to negotiate a sole source bridge contract with H&S Resources Corporation for the continuation of the facility operation and maintenance support services they currently provide.  These facility operation and maintenance (O&M) support services are deemed critical and must continue to be received from the incumbent contractor until a competitive contract can be awarded.  This bridge contract will allow services to continue for roughly four months. 

This is a notice of intent and is not a request for competitive quotations or proposals.  No solicitation is available.  Firms that believe they can provide equal or superior services are encouraged to identify themselves and provide a substantive statement with descriptive literature and any other supporting information to the Contracting Officer by the closing time of this notice.  All information received within the established timeframe will be considered by the Government to determine if more than one firm can meet the Government's requirements and is capable of providing equal or superior services.  All responses must be in writing and should be emailed to molly.jackson@ars.usda.gov.  Questions concerning this acquisition must be directed to Molly Jackson at the above contact information.