W--Notice of intent to award a sole source contract to renew the lease on custom configured modular units on site att Martin Van Buren National Historic Site

Under the authority of FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(ii) the National Park Service intends to enter into negotiations with John A. Alvarez & Son, Inc. on a SOLE SOURCE, non-competitive basis for the renewal of the lease for two modular on site at Martin Van Buren National Historic Site, Kinderhook, NY. The units were (original requirement competed on an open-market basis) custom configured to accommodate the needs of the site's administrative and visitor services staff. The on-site units continue to meet the needs. The government has determined that it would be a duplication of expenditure to have other units configured to fit the special requirements of the site; it is also determined not be cost effective nor in the best interest of the government to disrupt and move staff to allow different units to be put into place. Therefore, in accordance with the above cited authority, the government intends to enter into negotiations with John A. Alvarez & Sons, Inc. within 30 days after publication of this notice. The anticipated term of this contract is from October 1, 2005 through September 30, 2006 with a four-year option to extend the terms and conditions. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. A determination by the Gov. not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. For information or questions please respond by email to [email protected] or forward your questions by fax to (518) 664-9830 attn: contracting officer.