Synopsis - Notice of Intent.pdf

THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE AND NOT A REQUEST FOR

QUOTATION OR PROPOSAL.

The U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC), Office of Acquisition Management (OAM), on behalf of National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), intends to negotiate, on a sole-source basis, for telephone services supporting the remote facilities in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania and Longmont, Colorado, to LUMEN TECHNOLOGIES, INC., 931 14th Street, Denver CO., 80202-2994. The award will be for one 12-month base period and 4 one-year priced options. The applicable NAICS code is 517111 - Wired Telecommunications.

This acquisition is being conducted under the authority of permitting other than full and open competition, implemented by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1 “only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements”.

The Institute for Telecommunication Sciences (ITS) provides research and development support for the NTIA by performing basic research in radio science that provides the technical foundation for NTIA’s policy development and spectrum management activities, as well as solving telecommunications challenges for other Federal agencies, state and local Governments, private corporations and associations, and international organizations. NTIA operates a remote facility in Longmont, Colorado addresses emerging telecommunications, information technology, and security challenges and contributes to the creation of telecommunications standards that support the full and fair competitiveness of the U.S. communications and information technology business sectors.

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 LUMEN TECHNOLOGIES, INC. There is no solicitation package available. Any questions regarding this notice must be submitted in writing via email to ecrawford@doc.gov.

mailto:ecrawford@doc.gov