Pre-solicitation_notice_1.pdf

PURPOSE: The Bureau of Reclamation Enterprise LAN/WAN Office is required to provide network connectivity to all Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) sites and offices. This network connectivity is provided via various telecommunication mediums. Remote locations, due to their geographic and austere locations are not afforded the same telecommunication mediums as BOR sites that are closer to developed areas. As such, BOR remote sites rely on Commercial Satellite Internet network services to provide connectivity to BOR networks.

This requirement is being procured in accordance with Part 13 in conjunction with Part 39 of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) as a sole source under Other than Full and Open Competition procedures in accordance with FAR 13.106-1 (b)(1)(ii) This notice of intent to award as a sole source purchase order is not a request for competitive proposals. There will be no solicitation available for competitive quotes. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted. Responses shall include the firms Unique Entity Identifier (EUI), Cage Code, business size (small, other than small, etc.) in accordance with the size standard for NAICS code 517410 with a size standard of $44.0 million. If no affirmative written response is received by August 28th, 2023, 2:00PM MDT, the purchase order will be issued without further notice.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The contractor shall provide Commercial Satellite Network Services at the Bureau of Reclamation Enterprise LAN/WAN Office as well as to all Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) sites and offices.

LOCATIONS:

Fresno Field Office 37865 Tailwater Road, Havre ME, 59501 Meredith Powerplant 22596 Fryingpan Rd, Basalt CO, 81621 Willows Maintenance Facility 5513 Highway 162, Willows CA, 95988 Stony Gorge Reservoir 2251 Country Road 304, Elk Creek CA, 95988 Glen Canyon Dam Warehouse 805 Bureau St. Page AZ, 86040 Chama 193 Pinion Dr. Chama NM, 87520.

American Falls Dam Field Station 2881 Highway 39, American Falls ID, 83211 Blythe Field Office 1064 East Hobson Way, Blythe CA, 92225 Bull Lake 9635 Highway 26W/287N, Crowheart WY, 82501 Green Springs Powerplant 1500 Buckhorn Springs Rd, Ashland OR, 97520

NAICs Code: The NAICS code for this project is 517410 – Satellite Telecommunications

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: 1 year from date of award

COMPETITION: A determination by the Government not to compete the proposed procurement based upon 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. Any solicitation resulting from the analysis of information obtained will be announced to the public on System for Award Management (SAM.GOV) in accordance with the FAR Part 5. However, responses to this notice will not be considered adequate responses to a solicitation. No proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in your response. The Government reserves the right to use any non-proprietary technical information in any resultant solicitation(s).

SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM, www.sam.gov): The System for Award Management (SAM) is a recently implemented Federal Government owned-and-operated FREE web site that consolidates the capabilities in Central Contractor Registration (CCR)/Federal Register (FedReg), Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA), and Excluded Parties List System (EPLS). Offerors must be successfully registered in SAM in order to be considered for a government contract award. If you had an active record in CCR, you have an active record in SAM.

POINT-OF-CONTACT FOR QUESTIONS: Any communications regarding this procurement must be made in writing and forwarded via email and must identify the solicitation number, company name, address, email address, phone number including area code, and point of contact. Emails shall be addressed to the Contract Specialist/Contracting Officer. The Contracting Specialist and Contracting Officer for this solicitation is Brittney Nielson, email: bnielson@usbr.gov and Amy Loveless, email: aloveless@usbr.gov.

NOTE: THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (SOLICITATION), AN INVITATION FOR

BID (IFB), NOR IS IT A REQUEST FOR QUOTATION (RFQ). It is not to be construed as a commitment by the requesting party to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract. Responses will not be considered as proposals, bids, or quotes. No award will be made as a result of this Notice.

The Government will NOT be responsible for any costs incurred by interested parties in responding to this Notice. This FedBizOps Notice is strictly for compliance with FAR Subpart 5.2. As a result of this Notice, the Government may issue a competitive solicitation; however, should such requirements materialize, no basis for claims against the Government shall arise as a result of a response to the Notice (e.g. use of such information as either part of its evaluation process or in developing specifications for any subsequent requirement).