Intent to award northwestern univ. Information tech. (nuit) rack space

This is an announcement is a Special Notice/Intent to Award to Northwestern University Information Technology (NUIT) directing interested parties to the FedConnect web page at https://www.fedconnect.net/FedConnect/ where details of a U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Request for Quote (RFQ) G17PS00491 may be viewed. This Special Notice/RFQ constitutes the only solicitation. Firm, Fixed-priced quotes are being requested for Rack Space at Northwestern University Information Technology (NUIT) for the USGS/EROS portion of the Cisco Rack Space and Support. Period of Performance is Date of Award -4/30/19. (Base Year Plus One Option Year). See the Performance Based Statement of Work Detail as included with the attached RFQ. This Service is for the USGS/EROS, 47914 252nd St. Sioux Falls, SD 57198. The posted RFQ contains a description of the requirement, Instructions to Vendors, and applicable clauses. It is believed that NUIT can only fulfill this requirement. As the Sole Source Justification states in part: The NUIT / MREN interchange in Chicago is the only point available for interconnection with both a NISN router and a connection to the MREN switch. The MREN switch provides access to Internet2, National Lambda Rail, and other national and international advanced Research and Education (R&E) networks. The NUIT facility provides access to these advanced R&E networks solely through the MREN communications exchange switch located at NUIT. USGS/EROS has an OC-48 point-to-point communication circuit between EROS and a demarcation point within NUIT. All vendors who believe they can fully meet this requirement, have a valid Dun and Bradstreet Number (DUNS) and are registered in SAM.gov are invited to submit electronic quotes for this posted RFQ. NAICS code for this acquisition is 611310. If you believe you have the capability to fulfill this requirement, please contact Carolyn Hieb, Purchasing Agent at chieb@usgs.gov.