12. Notice of Intent to Sole Source_1.docx

The Bureau of Reclamation intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with MCI Communications Services, Inc for Verizon Long Distance & Audio Conference Lines for one base year and two option years, at Interior Region 10 – California Great Basin Area Office in Sacramento, CA under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1). Soliciting from a Single Source because MCI/ Verizon is the sole provider of voice services which are provided through a GSA Networx Contract. A sole source justification has been prepared in support of this acquisition.

Firms believing they can provide these supplies or services above must provide written notification to the Contracting Officer with supporting evidence to that effect in sufficient detail to demonstrate the respondent's ability to meet the stated requirements. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. All responses received within 5 calendar days of the date of publication of this notice will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed action based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Responses should be emailed to the Government point of contact for this acquisition.

Responses should include the firm's Dun and Bradstreet number (DUNS) and Tax Identification Number (TIN). Firms should identify business size (i.e. small business, other than small business, etc.) in accordance with the size standard for NAICS Code 517311 which is 1500 employees. This notice may represent the only official notice of such a solicitation. Questions concerning this solicitation should be directed to Sherry Heibeck via email at sheibeck@usbr.gov.