Single Source Justification Brand Name Form for Boyers Local Phone Service_Redacted.pdf

This is a Single Source Justification (SSJ) document for local telephone and connectivity services for the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Retirement Services in Boyers, Pennsylvania. The document justifies a sole-source contract with CenturyLink Communications, LLC d/b/a Lumen Technologies Group for Plain Old Telephone Service (POTS) lines to support OPM's business operations. The contract will cover 23 POTS lines with local and long-distance calling capabilities, situated within the unique Iron Mountain National Underground Storage facility.

The proposed contract is a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) with a base year and four 1-year option periods. CenturyLink was determined to be the only viable vendor due to regulatory constraints from the Federal Communications Commission and Pennsylvania Public Utilities Commission, and because of the facility's distinctive physical location. The total contract value is redacted, but the document indicates an Independent Government Estimate was prepared to ensure fair and reasonable pricing. The General Services Administration (GSA) will post a public notice on SAM.gov for 7 days to confirm no alternative sources exist before finalizing the procurement.