Notice of Intent to Sole Source from Innovative Wireless Technologies, Inc. for Underground Communications System Maintenance

NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) intends to solicit and award a Sole Source contract to Innovative Wireless Technologies, Inc. of 1100 Main St, Lynchburg, VA, 24504 for maintenance, upgrades, updates, and repairs on the Mine Emergency Operations (MEO) Underground Communications System, located at several MSHA locations across the nation. This sole source is being made under the authority of FAR 6.302-1(a)(2), as the needed supplies and services are available from only one responsible source, and no other source will satisfy the agency's requirements. Use of this authority is appropriate under FAR 6.302-1(b)(2) because the existence of patent rights or secret processes, and similar circumstances, make the supplies and services available from only one source. The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 334220 with the size standard of 1,250 employees.

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals and no solicitation package is available. However, firms that believe they can provide equipment and services that would fully meet the Government's requirements may submit substantiating documentation in writing to the identified point of contact within 15 days after publication of this synopsis. Such documentation will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. A determination by the Government not to conduct a competitive procurement, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. No reimbursement for any cost connected with providing capability information will be provided. No award will be made on the basis of quotes or offers received in response to this sole source notice of intent.

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