Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Shuttle Bus Services

INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE
The National Background Investigations Bureau (NBIB) intends to solicit from a single source for shuttle bus services. The authority for this action is Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.106-1(b), one source reasonable available. The intended recipient of this award is Iron Mountain Information Management LLC (lessor), of One Federal St., Boston, MA, 02110-2012. The lessor is the only capable provider for these services. This action is a firm fixed price, single award, open market purchase.

Contractor will provide Shuttle Bus Service between the outside upper parking areas and work areas inside Iron Mountain Mine during the designated hours of operation. Shuttle service consists of one standard, i.e., school bus-type, with seating capacity of approximately 26-28 passengers and one ADA-compliant low-floor bus of approximately 12-14 passenger capacity, equipped with retractable ramp able to be used by persons riding in wheelchairs and/or using mobility-assistive devices such as canes or walkers. Hours of Operation: Both vehicles will operate weekdays Monday through Friday except Federal holidays during the hours of 5:30 - 9:00am and 2:30 - 6:10 pm. The delivery period will be for a twelve (12) month period (10/01/2019 - 9/30/2020).

This notice of intent is NOT a request for competitive quotations. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that a prospective Offeror can fulfill the requirements, that competition would be advantageous to the Government and would not violate the occupancy lease or ownership rights of the lessor. A determination by the Government not to compete this procurement is solely within the discretion of the Government. Interested parties should submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, to the Contract Specialist by September 25, 2019 3pm EST. Contractors must be actively registered in SAM (https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/ ) database to be eligible for award.

Michelle.Britton@NBIB.gov
Contract Specialist

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