Notice of Intent to Sole Source 0654-20-1002

This is not a request for quotations or an announcement of a forthcoming solicitation, but merely notification of the Social Security Administration's (SSA) intent to issue, on a sole-source basis, a firm fixed-price purchase order to the Orange County Sheriff's Department (OCSD) for access to the California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (CLETS) as they are the sole source provider for CLETS in the area covered by the Santa Ana Office. Under the authority of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Part 6.302-1, the Contracting Officer has determined that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. CLETS is only available from the Orange County Sheriff's Department. The period of performance will be for a one-year base period and four one-year option periods, if exercised. The base period of performance is for twelve months, beginning January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020. This requirement is utilizing procedures in FAR Part 13. A determination by SSA not to compete this proposed requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of SSA. Information received will be considered for the purposes of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The government does not intend to pay for information provided in response to this notice. Written responses to this notice shall contain sufficient documentation to establish a bona fide capability to fulfill this requirement. Responses shall be submitted by 9:00AM ET on Tuesday, October 8, 2019 to [email protected] . If SSA does not receive an acceptable response to this announcement by October 8, 2019, in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), negotiations will be conducted with OSCD as the only source and a purchase order will be issued without any additional notices being posted. Respondents should refer to 0654-20-1002 in their responses.