NOTICE OF INTENT FOR AWARD- STAFFEX- W912JA21R0013

THIS IS A NOTICE OF THE GOVERNMENT'S INTENT TO ISSUE A SOLE SOURCE AWARD. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE. The Alabama Army National Guard intends to issue a service contract for STAFFEX (Staff Exercise Support Services) for Winter storm and Hurricane Training to Interagency Readiness Solutions LLC for $68,958.94 as sole source in accordance with FAR 6.302-1(b)(1)(i), only one responsible source and no other services will satisfy agency's requirements. See attached performance work statement. Based on results of ongoing market research, along with results from previous contract opportunities Solictation postings for this requirement, determination has been made to award to a 8(a) Owned small business. Please reference specific policy guidance at FAR 19.803 for additional information. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition to pending award would be advantageous to the Government. If no affirmative written response is received, the contract will be issued without further notice. Interested parties may identify their capabilities with respect to this requirement by the date of expiration of this post. Information received will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to competethis action based on this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normallybe considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.