13 -- Munitions, Loading/Unloading

NOTICE OF CONTRACT ACTION (NOCA) This announcement constitutes notice to all potential offerors that the 48th Contracting Squadron, RAF Lakenheath, England intends to award a sole source service contract to Associated British Ports Holdings Inc, Holborn, London, Inc. to provide services for the loading of 40 ammunition containers directly from quayside to vessel. Containers will be secured in preparation for ocean transportation. Operations will be conducted in full compliance with all UK laws and regulations governing the handling of explosives. There will also be an additional 10% coverage for unforeseen circumstances resulting in increased costs to the operation. Discharge of ammunition containers directly from vessel to quayside and awaiting line haul vehicle. Operation will be conducted in full compliance with all UK laws and regulations governing the handling of explosives. Service shall commence on 30 March 2007. Location: Newport Docks, South Wales. This Notice of Contract Action (NOCA) is not a solicitation but rather a non-competitive sole source acquisition in accordance with FAR Subpart 6.3 and 12.6. The intent of this notice is not to request competitive proposals. However, all responses received within 5 days after date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. This NOCA does not constitute a Request for Proposal, and it does not restrict the Government as to the ultimate acquisition approach, nor should it be construed as a commitment by the Government. Contractors are reminded and cautioned that only Contracting Officers are legally authorized to commit the Government. Please direct any questions concerning this NOCA to TSgt Luis Crespo at 001-44-16385-22377 or by email at [email protected].