Environmental Insurance Advice and Assistance

The Air Force intends to negotiate with on a sole source basis with Hill & Kehne LLP. using FAR parts 6 and 13 for Environmental Insurance Advice and Assistance. The proposed acquisition of professional advice and assistance in the use and evaluation of environmental insurance as a risk management tool for pending Air Force environmental remediation and real property transactions at AF Base Realignment and Closure installations, with specific focus at the former McClellan Air Force Base(AFB), California (privatized remediation) and Lowry AFB, Colorado (privatized remediation). The statutory authority for other than full and open competition is 41 USC 253(c)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, Only one responsible source. The North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) for this acquisition is 524298 with a business size standard of 7 million. This is not a solicitation for competitive quotes. However, if any other interested party believes that it can meet the requirements, it may submit a statement of capabilities, which if timely received, may be considered. All proposals received by 15:00pm, December 5, 2012 will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement in the future. Evidence must be provided of ability to provide the required services. The capability statement and any other information furnished must be in writing, and must contain material in sufficient detail to allow NOAA to determine if the party can meet all of the foregoing requirements. Capability statements and related materials must be e-mailed to [email protected] by 11:00am, December 12, 2012. Award will be made using FAR 13, Simplified acquisition procedures, current through FAC 2005-61. The point of contact for this real estate transaction and any submissions is the Original Point of Contact listed below. This notice is for informational purposes only; no formal solicitation will be issued as a result of this announcement. Questions may be directed to Ms. Frances Ortiz, Purchasing Agent at (210)395-8208.