Special Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Yukon Delta NWR

Sole Source Notice of Intent

(FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures)

In accordance with FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), on behalf of FWS Yukon Delta NWR, intends to award a sole source action to GCI Communication Corp. for a base + four option year contract (9/1/2021 through 8/31/2026).

GCI is currently the sole provider of cellular - with internet, mobile and tv services in the Bethel region. Rates/fees are in accordance with established services and GCI posted rates/fees. While Verizon cell phones do now work in Bethel, they only work for voice and text, no data is available.

This is not a solicitation for competitive proposal. No solicitation document is available. All responsible sources that have determined that they can provide the same products or services may submit product information and a capabilities statement that speaks to the products/services the US Fish and Wildlife Services are seeking in this proposed acquisition. All responses are due by August 5, 2021, 10:00 AM Eastern Time and can be sent to Lorenzo Aragon at lorenzo_aragon@FWS.gov. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract base upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.
Procurement Classification Code:

DG11 IT AND TELECOM - NETWORK: TELECOM ACCESS SERVICES


North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code:

517312 Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite) 1,500

Contracting Office:

U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Acquisition IT Operations
JOINT ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS


Point of Contact:

Lorenzo Aragon
Contract Specialist
Email: lorenzo_aragon@FWS.gov.