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Limited Sources Justification Western Area Power Administration FAR 8.405-6, GSA Federal Supply Schedules

15WA110396

1. Identification of the Program Office.

The program office is Western Area Power Administration (Western), Corporate Services Office (CSO), 12155 W. Alameda Parkway, Lakewood, CO 80228.

2. Description of supply or service required to meet the agency’s needs.

Western’s CSO plans to contract under the authority of the Multiple Award Schedule Program (Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 8.401)) by means of other than full and open competition.

The purpose of this action is to enter into a brand-name, limited competition, firm fixed-price Delivery Order against GSA small business contract holders for Avaya Hardware, software and installation services to upgrade CSO and EPTC phone system.

3. The rationale or circumstances for limiting competition.

Western is currently using Avaya PBX telecommunication system. It is required for compatibility and interoperability with Western’s existing PBX telecommunication system to purchase Avaya brand name hardware, software, support and services. The current Avaya system is out of date and will be traded in for new hardware. Because of the extensive investment in existing Avaya PBX telecommunications system it would be disruptive and costly to replace with another brand. It is advantageous for the Government to purchase Avaya brand name hardware, software, support and services for compatibility with existing telecommunications system.