Request for Information regarding Naval Facilities Engineering Command Northwest (NAVFAC NW) Intent to Enter into a Sole-Source Utility Services Contract for Electric Service at NOSC Des Moines IA

In accordance with FAR and DFARS, Part 41, Naval Facilities Engineering Command Northwest intends to enter into a Utility Services Contract for Electricity Service with Mid-American Energy for the provision of electricity at the Navy Operational Support Center (NOSC) facility in Des Moines IA for a period of ten years. The estimated cost of the utilities over the 10-year period will be approximately $452k. DFARS PGI 206.302-1 requires that a “Request for Informationâ€� or “Sources Soughtâ€� notice be advertised when other than full and open competition will be sought for a procurement. In this case the current and only provider of electricity within the Des Moines service area is Mid-American Energy. This advertisement fulfills the DFARS requirement. An approved Justification and Authorization (J and A) will be published within 14 days of contract award. Any question regarding this notice may be directed to the Contract Specialist, Charles Benson at [email protected].