Justification_WAN Services_Redacted.pdf

This justification document supports a sole source award for wide area network services. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration within the Department of Commerce seeks to award a contract to the incumbent provider under solicitation number GS00T07NSD0040_RA133W10NC2153 to continue providing critical WAN connectivity and managed network services. The period of performance is one base year with four optional one-year extensions. Pricing will remain at the same rates as the previous contract due to the incumbent's extensive network infrastructure and operational experience supporting NOAA's requirements. A full and open competition is not recommended due to the costs and risks associated with transitioning to a new contractor and the incumbent's satisfactory performance on the existing contract.