Installation of telecommunication fiber duct

NASA/GSFC plans to issue a Request for Quote(RFQ)NNG08255889Q for installation offiber duct from the Wallops Research Park Point of Preference (WRP-POP) building locatedoutside of Wallops Flight Facility(WFF)to WFF mainland (Building U5). NASA/GSFC plans to procure the service on a noncompetitive basis from Maryland BroadbandCooperative in accordance with 10 U.S.C 2304(c)(1) as cited under FAR 13.106(b(1), ONERESPONSIBLE SOURCE. This vendor has already acquired the required permits, environmentalassessments, and right-of-ways under an existing cooperative agreement with NASA toinstall 144 strand fiber in a 2" conduit from WRP-POP to WFF Building U5. Performingthis service in conjuction with the cooperative agreement avoids additional requirementsfor permits, environmental assessments, right-of-ways and duplication of effort whichsaves the government a substantial amount of money. The Government intends to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12 and the SimplifiedAcquisition Procedures set forth in FAR Part 13.Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform theeffort in writing to the identified point of contact not later than 4:30 pm. local timeon July 10, 2008. Such capabilities/qualifications will be evaluated solely for thepurpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed effort on a full and opencompetition basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretionof the government. Oral communications are not acceptable to this notice.All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered by the agency.An ombudsman has been appointed: Office of the Director, Assistant Director for Safetyand Security, Judith N. BrunerContact information - Voice: 301-286-7679; Fax: 301-286-1714 Electronic mail: Judith.N.Bruner@nasa.gov See NASA Specific Note "B".