Notice of Intent to Sole Source for NTIS
Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFOFFICE OF THE SECRETARYDEPT OF COMMERCE ESOWASHINGTON, DC, 20230, USA

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/e96b79a1188d4f8085f55dbbfc2c6b84/view
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    Description

    The Department of Commerce, specifically the Office of the Secretary, intends to award a sole source contract to Cafferty Commercial Real Estate Services Corporation for Data Center Maintenance Services required by the National Technical Information Service (NTIS). This procurement is guided by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures for a 12-month Base Year, as Cafferty is deemed uniquely qualified to fulfill the requirements under FAR 6.302-1, which allows for sole source awards when only one responsible source is available. The services are critical for maintaining the operational integrity of NTIS's data center, ensuring efficient and reliable data management. Interested organizations are invited to submit capability statements electronically by March 11, 2025, including pricing information, although the government is not obligated to award the contract and reserves the right to use any non-proprietary information submitted. For further inquiries, interested parties may contact Blen Gabriel at bgabriel@doc.gov or Jacqueline Brown at jbrown4@doc.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Blen Gabriel
    bgabriel@doc.gov
    Jacqueline Brown
    (202) 316-2730
    jbrown4@doc.gov
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    NOI to SS_Cafferty.pdf
    The Office of Acquisition Management intends to award a sole source contract to Cafferty Commercial Real Estate Services Corporation for Data Center Maintenance Services needed by the National Technical Information Service. The contract is guided by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures for a 12-month Base Year. Cafferty is uniquely qualified to fulfill the requirement as per FAR 6.302-1, which permits sole source awards when only one responsible source is available. Interested organizations are invited to submit capability statements electronically by March 11, 2025, with pricing information, although this notice does not obligate the government to award the contract. The government reserves the right to use any non-proprietary information submitted. Respondents must avoid including any proprietary or confidential information. Overall, this notice signifies the agency's intent and outlines the process for organizations interested in the procurement opportunity.
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