7G--Telephone System Upgrade

NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT.

THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE

The Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) intends to enter into a sole source Firm-Fixed Price contract under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), Urgency. The nature of this requirement has been deemed urgent and following competitive procedures would result in unacceptable delays

Select Vendor:
Marco Technologies, LLC
4510 Heathwood Road
Saint Cloud, MN 56301

BIE has a need for a telephone system upgrade at the Pine Ridge School in Pine Ridge, SD.
The anticipated period of performance will be 30-days from date of award to include ongoing telephone service after delivery and installation,12-months. The anticipated cost is $42,000.00. The school is unable to make outgoing calls which creates an urgent situation. In the event of an emergency the school may not be able to contact 911 or parents. The inability to contact emergency response could significantly harm the Government and/or individuals in event of a fire, school shooting, sick children, injuries, etc. Local telephone company is unable to make the necessary repairs in a timely manner. Due to the urgent nature of this requirement a competitive solicitation will not be posted.

A solicitation will not be made available, and no technical questions will be answered for this requirement. The NAICS code for this acquisition is 334210, Telephone Apparatus Manufacturing.