Special Notice of Intent to Sole Source Award

Notice of Intent to Sole Source Award

THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT AND IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Joint Administrative Operations, Acquisition & Property Operations. USFWS Crab Orchard NWR intends to award a firm fixed price sole source base plus four option year contract under the authority of (FAR) Part 13.106-1(b) for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold of $250,000:
Delta Communications, L.L.C.
2 N Vine St 3rd Fl
Harrisburg, Illinois 62946
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 517111, Wired Telecommunications Carriers. The object of this sole source award is to have continued access to phone and internet services at our Crab Orchard NWR located at 8588 Route 148 Marion, IL 62959. The Refuge is in a rural area near Marion, IL. Delta Communications has a significant presence in the area and is able to provide the needed internet and phone services for this location.
This synopsis does not constitute a solicitation; however, if any interested party believes they can meet the above requirement, it may submit a statement of capabilities. The statement of capabilities must be submitted in writing and must contain clear and convincing evidence that competition of this requirement would be advantageous to the Government. If parties choose to respond, any cost associated with preparation and submission of data or any other cost incurred in response to this announcement are the sole responsibility of the respondent and will not be reimbursed by the Government.

Capability statements shall be submitted by e-mail ONLY as a Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF attachment to the following address: Lorenzo_aragon@fws.gov.

NO TELEPHONE REQUESTS/OFFERS WILL BE HONORED