This is a notice of intent to sole source under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), FAR 6.302-1, services are available from only one or a limited number of responsible sources, and no other type of services will satisfy agency requirements. The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) /Domestic Dependents Elementary and Secondary Schools (DDESS) in accordance with FAR 6.302-1 intends to solicit a single source for the procurement of a comprehensive nonsectarian education program for grades Pre-Kindergarten through 12 for approximately 40 dependent children of DoD personnel assigned within commuting distance of Ceiba, Puerto Rico. DoDEA/DDESS' intent is to solicit for the purposes of awarding a 5 year requirements type contract to: The Palmas Academy Inc. 10 Academy Dr Humacao PR 00791-6130 The Palmas Academy Inc. (CAGE Code 3V4Y0) is the only nonsectarian private school taught in English that can meet the requirement to provide the comprehensive PK-12 education and is willing to do so. The Government has been contracting with Palmas Academy to provide educational services to the Roosevelt Roads/Ceiba students since 2005. Special arrangements are required to operate in compliance with the state laws and education standards of the state in which the special arrangement is located. Market research indicates that this is the only private school conducted in the English Language in the commuting area that meets the minimum requirements for education services. The school is accredited by Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. A solicitation document is NOT available and telephone requests will NOT be accepted by DoDEA/DDESS. However, any firm that believes it can meet the requirements may give written notification to the Contract Specialist on or before 1:00 pm EST on 1 July 2016. Supporting evidence must be furnished in sufficient detail, to demonstrate the ability to comply with the above requirements. All questions must be in writing and emailed to Melinda Davis at
[email protected]. Please reference the proposed solicitation number "HEVAS6-16-R-0005" on all correspondence. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency. The contract type for this requirement will be Firm Fixed Price (FFP). The North American Industry Classification System code is 611110 with a Small Business Size Standard of $11M. The anticipated award date is on or about 10 July 2016.