s--Notice of Intent to Sole Source for Republic Services, Inc. non-hazardous solid

In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures, the Department of Energy (DOE), National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) intends to award a purchase order on a sole source basis to Republic Services, Inc. for the purpose of obtaining non-hazardous solid waste collection, recycling of cardboard and plastic bottles, and disposal services. Republic Services, Inc. is the sole provider of these services in the Morgantown City limits. The anticipated period of performance for this requirement is from May 1, 2019 through April 30, 2024. This is considered a sole source to Republic Services, Inc because, to the best of the NETL’s knowledge, based on market research conducted, Republic Services, Inc is the only known source that can provide this service in the required location. This announcement constitutes the only synopsis for this requirement; and is issued for notification purposes only. No known potential alternate sources exist which could satisfy NETL's requirement.
This notice of intent is not a request for quote/proposal. Any interested party that believes it is capable of meeting the NETL requirement described herein may identify themselves and must provide evidence of their capability to fulfill the requirement being requested by 4:30 ET on February 28, 2019. Responses must be submitted in writing to Mathew Gibson via email at Mathew.Gibson@netl.doe.gov no later than the time and date noted above. Telephone responses and requests will not be received.
A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.
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