NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE OS OCIO IPS.docx

THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE AND NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTATION OR PROPOSAL.

The U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC), Enterprise Services -Acquisition (ES-A), located in Washington, D.C., intends to negotiate on a sole-source basis and award a contract to the Everon Solutions LLC (formally known as ADT Commercial) 1501 W Yamato Rd. Boca Raton, FL 33431-4438 in the estimated amount of $58,950.00.

This acquisition is being conducted under the authority of permitting other than full and open competition, implemented by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.501(a)(1)(i).

The DOC Office of the Secretary, Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO), Office of Infrastructure & Platform Services (OS/OCIO/IPS) seeks to obtain the expertise and support for the repairs needed to the HCHB Emergency Broadcast System/Public Announcement System (EBS/PA). The EBS/PA is a unique and complex system that integrates with voice and IT systems in the HCHB infrastructure. The vendor’s expertise is required to evaluate the health of the systems integration points, strobes, wiring and public address system, and determine the materials, costs, and Cause of Action (COA) required to bring the system to FOC (Full Operational Capability).

Everon Solutions LLC has expertise required to understand the EBS/PA systems and the different components that make up the EBS/PA systems. Some failures are known, however are not isolated to a specific problem. This is a follow-on requirement, where ongoing repairs need to be made.

This is NOT a solicitation for quotations, quotation abstracts, a request for competitive quotations; or request for competitive proposals; however, all responses received within 15 days from the date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. Responses must clearly and thoroughly defend any claims or assertions that attempt to refute the Government’s claim. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed action based upon responses to this notice is solely with the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Information received on this notice must eliminate the Government's concerns and address how the items can be provided without jeopardizing the on-going projects. If no affirmative responses are received within 15 days of this notice to determine whether a qualified source is more advantageous to the Government, a contract will be issued to National Spectrum Consortium, Inc. There is no solicitation package available. Any questions regarding this notice must be submitted in writing via email to Cpalmer@doc.gov.