R--SPECIAL NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE ---- VERNON PARISH SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT

ERDC Contracting Office intends to solicit -on a sole source basis Security Guard services from the Vernon Parish Sheriff Department, Leesville, LA,under the authority of FAR 13.500. This procurement is being conducted under Simplified Acquisition Procedures --- only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The Government intends to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12. This announcement will expire on Wednesday, 10 November 2010, 11:00 A.M. CT. Interested parties may submit quotes for consideration by the Government to [email protected]. Please use solicitation number referenced in the subject line. The Geotechnical and Structures Laboratory (GSL) and Impact Explosion and Effects Branch is conducting ongoing high-explosive field testing in support of multiple military research programs at a remote test site located at Fort Polk, LA, Ranges 17 and 19. Due to the presence of high-explosives required for experiment execution, armed guard escorts and overnight guard services will be required at various times from November 2010 for a period of five years. The Vernon Parish Sheriff Department is the only local form of law enforcement and their services have been used for similar support in past projects. Therefore, their services are a necessity and must be utlized in order for the research to take place. Due to changing project schedules, specific dates for guard services cannot be pre-defined. Therefore, services will be coordinated through Mr. Ronnie Hagan, Vernon Parish Sheriff Department, on an as-needed basis. A maximum of 1200 hours per year of guard support will be required under this effort. Maximum contract value for the five years will be $500,000.00 with $100,000.00 per year.