Notice_of_Intent_03222017.pdf

Title: Telecommunication Services and hardware

This is a sole source announcement. A written solicitation will not be issued. Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) intends to award a firm fixed price contract to Louisiana State University (LSU) to procure on-site telecommunication services and maintenance for the leased space. The period of performance will be for one 12-month base period and four 12-month option periods. This effort is in support of the National Hansen’s Disease Programs (NHDP).

This notice is provided pursuant to FAR Part 5.201. The required services by the agency is available from only one responsible source and no other type of services will satisfy agency requirements. Extensive market research was conducted and LSU is the only known source who is able to provide the on-site telecommunication services and maintenance. HRSA currently leases its laboratory space from LSU so that research can be conducted on Hansen’s Disease. GSA was contacted to see if there was a solution available within the real property lease to meet this need and GSA indicated that the services could not be meet or added to the existing real property lease. HRSA does not have the authority to install Ethernet or Telephone lines in the leased space via outside entity. Therefore, LSU is the only source available that can provide these services.

The intent of this notice is not to solicit competitive offers. The proposed contract action is for supplies and services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under authority of FAR 13.501. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes. However, interested offerors may submit their capabilities or responses for consideration before the closing date and time, April 3, 2017 at 2:00PM

EST.

A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract action is based upon responses to this notice and is solely within the discretion of the Government.

Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this synopsis or any follow up information requests.