JB CHS Water Utility Services

THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SINGLE SOURCE CONTRACT AND IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES. This is a notice of intent to award a single source contract pursuant to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.106-1(b)(1), which states Contracting Officers may solicit from one source if the Contracting Officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available.

Furthermore, FAR 13.500(a) authorizes the use of simplified procedures for the acquisition of supplies and services in amounts greater than the simplified acquisition threshold but not exceeding $7.5 million, including options, if the Contracting Officer reasonably expects, based on the nature of the supplies or services sought, and on market research, that offers will include only commercial products or commercial services.

The Contracting Officer intends to utilize simplified acquisition procedures included within FAR Part 13 and intends to solicit and negotiate with a single source under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1). This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes. This synopsis is for informational purposes only. The Reference Number is FA441825Q0042.

Joint Base Charleston (JB CHS) – Air Base (AB) and Weapons Station (WS), SC requires potable water (including fire protection) and sanitary sewer utility services. The 628th Contracting Squadron located at 101 E. Hill Blvd, JB CHS, SC 29404 intends to award a 12-month firm-fixed-price purchase order contract to Charleston Water System (Commissioner of Public Works), 103 St Philip St, Charleston, SC 29403 for this requirement.

The Period of Performance is 01 July 2025 – 30 June 2026. Charleston Water System is the current incumbent and the only source capable of providing water (including fire protection) and sewer services on JB CHS – AB and WS. To maintain continuity of operations, the Government cannot accommodate any disruption to services within the specified areas as a result of the transition to, or establishment of, a new service provider.

Therefore, this acquisition ensures uninterrupted distribution of water (including fire protection) and sewer services to JB CHS. This notice of intent to award is not a request for competitive proposals; however, responsible sources may submit a quotation that shall be considered by the agency. A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.

The information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Address questions or responses regarding this announcement to Ms. Taylor McDaniel (Contracting Officer) at (843) 963-4491 or via email at taylor.mcdaniel.1@us.af.mil. Responses must be received no later than 1630 EDT Monday, 30 June 2025.