State of Alaska Local Service Agreement (SALSA) for the State of Alaska

October 31, 2013: Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract awarded for five year base period (plus three one-year option periods) for intergrated telecommunication services in five boroughs (Kenai Peninsula, Anchorage, Juneau, Fairbanks North Star and Kodiak Island/Sitka) in Alaska.

MAY 14, 2013: Posteing Amendment A04. See attachments for details.

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MAY 3, 2013: Posting Amendment A03.  See attachments for details.

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APRIL 25, 2013: Posting Amendment A02. See attachments for details.

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APRIL 5, 2013: Posting Amendment A01.  See attachments for details.

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MARCH 29, 2013: Posting Solicitation. See attachments for details.

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ORIGINAL SYNOPSIS:
Interested parties are encouraged to register through FBO using the "Add Me to the Interested Vendors" link on the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) website. Vendors are also encouraged to register to receive notices about this announcement by using the "Watch This Opportunity" link on the FBO website. NOTE: The Government will NOT be maintaining a manual list of interested vendors.

DESCRIPTION: The objective of this Contract is to provide integrated telecommunications services, and any associated management, for the General Service Administration (GSA), Federal Technology Service (FTS), Office of Network Services, Northwest Arctic Region (here forward referred to as "GSA" and/or "the Government") at various locations throughout the State of Alaska. These services include but are not limited to analog and digital Centrex-like technology, individual business lines, data services, support systems to easily add new services, and consolidated management and integrated order processing systems with the highest level of reliability and support. Services must be commercially available, meet industry standards for performance and transmission, be capable of interfacing with GSA's existing and future long distance services, and have capabilities and capacities to meet current and potential Government needs.

PROJECT DURATION: The Government anticipates an eight (8) year contract performance period, inclusive of both base period and option periods.

COMPETITION: Unrestricted. This procurement will be open to large and small business firms. Any qualified responsible firm, including small business, veteran-owned small business, service-disabled veteran owned small business, HUBZone small business, small disadvantaged business, and women-owned small business is encouraged to participate as a prime contractor or as a member of a joint venture with other businesses, or as a subcontractor Pursuant to Section 8(d) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 637(d), FAR subpart 19.702 and FAR subpart 19.12. An Offeror that is not a small business concern, offering to perform the resultant contract, will be required to submit a Subcontracting Plan that is acceptable to the Contracting Officer which provides subcontracting opportunities to small businesses, HUBZone small businesses, small disadvantaged businesses, and woman-owned small businesses to the maximum extent practicable.

PROCUREMENT STRATGY: The successful offeror will be selected using the Best Value Source Selection process pursuant to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Source Selection Procedures, FAR subpart 15.3. One or more firm fixed price (FFP) indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contracts are anticipated to be awarded. The successful offeror awarded the resultant contract shall be authorized to provide telecommunication services in the State of Alaska (and any subset thereof, i.e. borough, as applicable). Proof of this certification from the applicable authorities (i.e. State Public Utility Commissions, municipalities, etc.) shall be provided with submission of proposals.

The solicitation shall require submission of proposal prepared in accordance with FAR Part 15. The solicitation shall require submission of technical and price proposals, which shall be evaluated separately in accordance with FAR Part 15. The Government will reserve the right to make an award, using the best value trade-off approach, upon the basis of the initial offers without discussions.

CONTRACT AWARD: GSA FAS R10 contemplates awarding one or more Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) type contracts to the successful offeror(s) that demonstrates the best value to the Government, price and non-price factors considered. NOTE: At time of this Synopsis posting, it is the Government's intent to identify geographic areas within the State of Alaska which will each be awarded one FFP IDIQ contract, thus permitting a multiple single-award IDIQ strategy wherein one offeror may be awarded more than one geographic area, but no one geographic area shall have more than one IDIQ awarded as a result of this Solicitation. Final determination and further information related to this concept shall be provided in the RFP once issued, if applicable.

SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE: The RFP will be issued electronically on or about 3/18/2013 on the internet at: http://www.fbo.gov/.

CLOSING DATE: The closing date for receipt of proposals shall be specified in the RFP but is estimated to be on or about 5/1/2013.

THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PRICE OR TECHNICAL PROPOSALS.

MAY 3, 2013: Posting Amendment A03.  See attachments for details.

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APRIL 25, 2013: Posting Amendment A02. See attachments for details.

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APRIL 5, 2013: Posting Amendment A01.  See attachments for details.

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MARCH 29, 2013: Posting Solicitation. See attachments for details.

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ORIGINAL SYNOPSIS:
Interested parties are encouraged to register through FBO using the "Add Me to the Interested Vendors" link on the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) website. Vendors are also encouraged to register to receive notices about this announcement by using the "Watch This Opportunity" link on the FBO website. NOTE: The Government will NOT be maintaining a manual list of interested vendors.

DESCRIPTION: The objective of this Contract is to provide integrated telecommunications services, and any associated management, for the General Service Administration (GSA), Federal Technology Service (FTS), Office of Network Services, Northwest Arctic Region (here forward referred to as "GSA" and/or "the Government") at various locations throughout the State of Alaska. These services include but are not limited to analog and digital Centrex-like technology, individual business lines, data services, support systems to easily add new services, and consolidated management and integrated order processing systems with the highest level of reliability and support. Services must be commercially available, meet industry standards for performance and transmission, be capable of interfacing with GSA's existing and future long distance services, and have capabilities and capacities to meet current and potential Government needs.

PROJECT DURATION: The Government anticipates an eight (8) year contract performance period, inclusive of both base period and option periods.

COMPETITION: Unrestricted. This procurement will be open to large and small business firms. Any qualified responsible firm, including small business, veteran-owned small business, service-disabled veteran owned small business, HUBZone small business, small disadvantaged business, and women-owned small business is encouraged to participate as a prime contractor or as a member of a joint venture with other businesses, or as a subcontractor Pursuant to Section 8(d) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 637(d), FAR subpart 19.702 and FAR subpart 19.12. An Offeror that is not a small business concern, offering to perform the resultant contract, will be required to submit a Subcontracting Plan that is acceptable to the Contracting Officer which provides subcontracting opportunities to small businesses, HUBZone small businesses, small disadvantaged businesses, and woman-owned small businesses to the maximum extent practicable.

PROCUREMENT STRATGY: The successful offeror will be selected using the Best Value Source Selection process pursuant to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Source Selection Procedures, FAR subpart 15.3. One or more firm fixed price (FFP) indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contracts are anticipated to be awarded. The successful offeror awarded the resultant contract shall be authorized to provide telecommunication services in the State of Alaska (and any subset thereof, i.e. borough, as applicable). Proof of this certification from the applicable authorities (i.e. State Public Utility Commissions, municipalities, etc.) shall be provided with submission of proposals.

The solicitation shall require submission of proposal prepared in accordance with FAR Part 15. The solicitation shall require submission of technical and price proposals, which shall be evaluated separately in accordance with FAR Part 15. The Government will reserve the right to make an award, using the best value trade-off approach, upon the basis of the initial offers without discussions.

CONTRACT AWARD: GSA FAS R10 contemplates awarding one or more Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) type contracts to the successful offeror(s) that demonstrates the best value to the Government, price and non-price factors considered. NOTE: At time of this Synopsis posting, it is the Government's intent to identify geographic areas within the State of Alaska which will each be awarded one FFP IDIQ contract, thus permitting a multiple single-award IDIQ strategy wherein one offeror may be awarded more than one geographic area, but no one geographic area shall have more than one IDIQ awarded as a result of this Solicitation. Final determination and further information related to this concept shall be provided in the RFP once issued, if applicable.

SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE: The RFP will be issued electronically on or about 3/18/2013 on the internet at: http://www.fbo.gov/.

CLOSING DATE: The closing date for receipt of proposals shall be specified in the RFP but is estimated to be on or about 5/1/2013.

THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PRICE OR TECHNICAL PROPOSALS.

APRIL 25, 2013: Posting Amendment A02. See attachments for details.

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APRIL 5, 2013: Posting Amendment A01.  See attachments for details.

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MARCH 29, 2013: Posting Solicitation. See attachments for details.

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ORIGINAL SYNOPSIS:
Interested parties are encouraged to register through FBO using the "Add Me to the Interested Vendors" link on the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) website. Vendors are also encouraged to register to receive notices about this announcement by using the "Watch This Opportunity" link on the FBO website. NOTE: The Government will NOT be maintaining a manual list of interested vendors.

DESCRIPTION: The objective of this Contract is to provide integrated telecommunications services, and any associated management, for the General Service Administration (GSA), Federal Technology Service (FTS), Office of Network Services, Northwest Arctic Region (here forward referred to as "GSA" and/or "the Government") at various locations throughout the State of Alaska. These services include but are not limited to analog and digital Centrex-like technology, individual business lines, data services, support systems to easily add new services, and consolidated management and integrated order processing systems with the highest level of reliability and support. Services must be commercially available, meet industry standards for performance and transmission, be capable of interfacing with GSA's existing and future long distance services, and have capabilities and capacities to meet current and potential Government needs.

PROJECT DURATION: The Government anticipates an eight (8) year contract performance period, inclusive of both base period and option periods.

COMPETITION: Unrestricted. This procurement will be open to large and small business firms. Any qualified responsible firm, including small business, veteran-owned small business, service-disabled veteran owned small business, HUBZone small business, small disadvantaged business, and women-owned small business is encouraged to participate as a prime contractor or as a member of a joint venture with other businesses, or as a subcontractor Pursuant to Section 8(d) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 637(d), FAR subpart 19.702 and FAR subpart 19.12. An Offeror that is not a small business concern, offering to perform the resultant contract, will be required to submit a Subcontracting Plan that is acceptable to the Contracting Officer which provides subcontracting opportunities to small businesses, HUBZone small businesses, small disadvantaged businesses, and woman-owned small businesses to the maximum extent practicable.

PROCUREMENT STRATGY: The successful offeror will be selected using the Best Value Source Selection process pursuant to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Source Selection Procedures, FAR subpart 15.3. One or more firm fixed price (FFP) indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contracts are anticipated to be awarded. The successful offeror awarded the resultant contract shall be authorized to provide telecommunication services in the State of Alaska (and any subset thereof, i.e. borough, as applicable). Proof of this certification from the applicable authorities (i.e. State Public Utility Commissions, municipalities, etc.) shall be provided with submission of proposals.

The solicitation shall require submission of proposal prepared in accordance with FAR Part 15. The solicitation shall require submission of technical and price proposals, which shall be evaluated separately in accordance with FAR Part 15. The Government will reserve the right to make an award, using the best value trade-off approach, upon the basis of the initial offers without discussions.

CONTRACT AWARD: GSA FAS R10 contemplates awarding one or more Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) type contracts to the successful offeror(s) that demonstrates the best value to the Government, price and non-price factors considered. NOTE: At time of this Synopsis posting, it is the Government's intent to identify geographic areas within the State of Alaska which will each be awarded one FFP IDIQ contract, thus permitting a multiple single-award IDIQ strategy wherein one offeror may be awarded more than one geographic area, but no one geographic area shall have more than one IDIQ awarded as a result of this Solicitation. Final determination and further information related to this concept shall be provided in the RFP once issued, if applicable.

SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE: The RFP will be issued electronically on or about 3/18/2013 on the internet at: http://www.fbo.gov/.

CLOSING DATE: The closing date for receipt of proposals shall be specified in the RFP but is estimated to be on or about 5/1/2013.

THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PRICE OR TECHNICAL PROPOSALS.

APRIL 5, 2013: Posting Amendment A01.  See attachments for details.

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MARCH 29, 2013: Posting Solicitation. See attachments for details.

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ORIGINAL SYNOPSIS:
Interested parties are encouraged to register through FBO using the "Add Me to the Interested Vendors" link on the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) website. Vendors are also encouraged to register to receive notices about this announcement by using the "Watch This Opportunity" link on the FBO website. NOTE: The Government will NOT be maintaining a manual list of interested vendors.

DESCRIPTION: The objective of this Contract is to provide integrated telecommunications services, and any associated management, for the General Service Administration (GSA), Federal Technology Service (FTS), Office of Network Services, Northwest Arctic Region (here forward referred to as "GSA" and/or "the Government") at various locations throughout the State of Alaska. These services include but are not limited to analog and digital Centrex-like technology, individual business lines, data services, support systems to easily add new services, and consolidated management and integrated order processing systems with the highest level of reliability and support. Services must be commercially available, meet industry standards for performance and transmission, be capable of interfacing with GSA's existing and future long distance services, and have capabilities and capacities to meet current and potential Government needs.

PROJECT DURATION: The Government anticipates an eight (8) year contract performance period, inclusive of both base period and option periods.

COMPETITION: Unrestricted. This procurement will be open to large and small business firms. Any qualified responsible firm, including small business, veteran-owned small business, service-disabled veteran owned small business, HUBZone small business, small disadvantaged business, and women-owned small business is encouraged to participate as a prime contractor or as a member of a joint venture with other businesses, or as a subcontractor Pursuant to Section 8(d) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 637(d), FAR subpart 19.702 and FAR subpart 19.12. An Offeror that is not a small business concern, offering to perform the resultant contract, will be required to submit a Subcontracting Plan that is acceptable to the Contracting Officer which provides subcontracting opportunities to small businesses, HUBZone small businesses, small disadvantaged businesses, and woman-owned small businesses to the maximum extent practicable.

PROCUREMENT STRATGY: The successful offeror will be selected using the Best Value Source Selection process pursuant to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Source Selection Procedures, FAR subpart 15.3. One or more firm fixed price (FFP) indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contracts are anticipated to be awarded. The successful offeror awarded the resultant contract shall be authorized to provide telecommunication services in the State of Alaska (and any subset thereof, i.e. borough, as applicable). Proof of this certification from the applicable authorities (i.e. State Public Utility Commissions, municipalities, etc.) shall be provided with submission of proposals.

The solicitation shall require submission of proposal prepared in accordance with FAR Part 15. The solicitation shall require submission of technical and price proposals, which shall be evaluated separately in accordance with FAR Part 15. The Government will reserve the right to make an award, using the best value trade-off approach, upon the basis of the initial offers without discussions.

CONTRACT AWARD: GSA FAS R10 contemplates awarding one or more Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) type contracts to the successful offeror(s) that demonstrates the best value to the Government, price and non-price factors considered. NOTE: At time of this Synopsis posting, it is the Government's intent to identify geographic areas within the State of Alaska which will each be awarded one FFP IDIQ contract, thus permitting a multiple single-award IDIQ strategy wherein one offeror may be awarded more than one geographic area, but no one geographic area shall have more than one IDIQ awarded as a result of this Solicitation. Final determination and further information related to this concept shall be provided in the RFP once issued, if applicable.

SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE: The RFP will be issued electronically on or about 3/18/2013 on the internet at: http://www.fbo.gov/.

CLOSING DATE: The closing date for receipt of proposals shall be specified in the RFP but is estimated to be on or about 5/1/2013.

THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PRICE OR TECHNICAL PROPOSALS.

MARCH 29, 2013: Posting Solicitation. See attachments for details.

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ORIGINAL SYNOPSIS:
Interested parties are encouraged to register through FBO using the "Add Me to the Interested Vendors" link on the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) website. Vendors are also encouraged to register to receive notices about this announcement by using the "Watch This Opportunity" link on the FBO website. NOTE: The Government will NOT be maintaining a manual list of interested vendors.

DESCRIPTION: The objective of this Contract is to provide integrated telecommunications services, and any associated management, for the General Service Administration (GSA), Federal Technology Service (FTS), Office of Network Services, Northwest Arctic Region (here forward referred to as "GSA" and/or "the Government") at various locations throughout the State of Alaska. These services include but are not limited to analog and digital Centrex-like technology, individual business lines, data services, support systems to easily add new services, and consolidated management and integrated order processing systems with the highest level of reliability and support. Services must be commercially available, meet industry standards for performance and transmission, be capable of interfacing with GSA's existing and future long distance services, and have capabilities and capacities to meet current and potential Government needs.

PROJECT DURATION: The Government anticipates an eight (8) year contract performance period, inclusive of both base period and option periods.

COMPETITION: Unrestricted. This procurement will be open to large and small business firms. Any qualified responsible firm, including small business, veteran-owned small business, service-disabled veteran owned small business, HUBZone small business, small disadvantaged business, and women-owned small business is encouraged to participate as a prime contractor or as a member of a joint venture with other businesses, or as a subcontractor Pursuant to Section 8(d) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 637(d), FAR subpart 19.702 and FAR subpart 19.12. An Offeror that is not a small business concern, offering to perform the resultant contract, will be required to submit a Subcontracting Plan that is acceptable to the Contracting Officer which provides subcontracting opportunities to small businesses, HUBZone small businesses, small disadvantaged businesses, and woman-owned small businesses to the maximum extent practicable.

PROCUREMENT STRATGY: The successful offeror will be selected using the Best Value Source Selection process pursuant to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Source Selection Procedures, FAR subpart 15.3. One or more firm fixed price (FFP) indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contracts are anticipated to be awarded. The successful offeror awarded the resultant contract shall be authorized to provide telecommunication services in the State of Alaska (and any subset thereof, i.e. borough, as applicable). Proof of this certification from the applicable authorities (i.e. State Public Utility Commissions, municipalities, etc.) shall be provided with submission of proposals.

The solicitation shall require submission of proposal prepared in accordance with FAR Part 15. The solicitation shall require submission of technical and price proposals, which shall be evaluated separately in accordance with FAR Part 15. The Government will reserve the right to make an award, using the best value trade-off approach, upon the basis of the initial offers without discussions.

CONTRACT AWARD: GSA FAS R10 contemplates awarding one or more Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) type contracts to the successful offeror(s) that demonstrates the best value to the Government, price and non-price factors considered. NOTE: At time of this Synopsis posting, it is the Government's intent to identify geographic areas within the State of Alaska which will each be awarded one FFP IDIQ contract, thus permitting a multiple single-award IDIQ strategy wherein one offeror may be awarded more than one geographic area, but no one geographic area shall have more than one IDIQ awarded as a result of this Solicitation. Final determination and further information related to this concept shall be provided in the RFP once issued, if applicable.

SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE: The RFP will be issued electronically on or about 3/18/2013 on the internet at: http://www.fbo.gov/.

CLOSING DATE: The closing date for receipt of proposals shall be specified in the RFP but is estimated to be on or about 5/1/2013.

THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PRICE OR TECHNICAL PROPOSALS.

Interested parties are encouraged to register through FBO using the "Add Me to the Interested Vendors" link on the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) website. Vendors are also encouraged to register to receive notices about this announcement by using the "Watch This Opportunity" link on the FBO website. NOTE: The Government will NOT be maintaining a manual list of interested vendors.

DESCRIPTION: The objective of this Contract is to provide integrated telecommunications services, and any associated management, for the General Service Administration (GSA), Federal Technology Service (FTS), Office of Network Services, Northwest Arctic Region (here forward referred to as "GSA" and/or "the Government") at various locations throughout the State of Alaska. These services include but are not limited to analog and digital Centrex-like technology, individual business lines, data services, support systems to easily add new services, and consolidated management and integrated order processing systems with the highest level of reliability and support. Services must be commercially available, meet industry standards for performance and transmission, be capable of interfacing with GSA's existing and future long distance services, and have capabilities and capacities to meet current and potential Government needs.

PROJECT DURATION: The Government anticipates an eight (8) year contract performance period, inclusive of both base period and option periods.

COMPETITION: Unrestricted. This procurement will be open to large and small business firms. Any qualified responsible firm, including small business, veteran-owned small business, service-disabled veteran owned small business, HUBZone small business, small disadvantaged business, and women-owned small business is encouraged to participate as a prime contractor or as a member of a joint venture with other businesses, or as a subcontractor Pursuant to Section 8(d) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 637(d), FAR subpart 19.702 and FAR subpart 19.12. An Offeror that is not a small business concern, offering to perform the resultant contract, will be required to submit a Subcontracting Plan that is acceptable to the Contracting Officer which provides subcontracting opportunities to small businesses, HUBZone small businesses, small disadvantaged businesses, and woman-owned small businesses to the maximum extent practicable.

PROCUREMENT STRATGY: The successful offeror will be selected using the Best Value Source Selection process pursuant to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Source Selection Procedures, FAR subpart 15.3. One or more firm fixed price (FFP) indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contracts are anticipated to be awarded. The successful offeror awarded the resultant contract shall be authorized to provide telecommunication services in the State of Alaska (and any subset thereof, i.e. borough, as applicable). Proof of this certification from the applicable authorities (i.e. State Public Utility Commissions, municipalities, etc.) shall be provided with submission of proposals.

The solicitation shall require submission of proposal prepared in accordance with FAR Part 15. The solicitation shall require submission of technical and price proposals, which shall be evaluated separately in accordance with FAR Part 15. The Government will reserve the right to make an award, using the best value trade-off approach, upon the basis of the initial offers without discussions.

CONTRACT AWARD: GSA FAS R10 contemplates awarding one or more Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) type contracts to the successful offeror(s) that demonstrates the best value to the Government, price and non-price factors considered. NOTE: At time of this Synopsis posting, it is the Government's intent to identify geographic areas within the State of Alaska which will each be awarded one FFP IDIQ contract, thus permitting a multiple single-award IDIQ strategy wherein one offeror may be awarded more than one geographic area, but no one geographic area shall have more than one IDIQ awarded as a result of this Solicitation. Final determination and further information related to this concept shall be provided in the RFP once issued, if applicable.

SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE: The RFP will be issued electronically on or about 3/18/2013 on the internet at: http://www.fbo.gov/.

CLOSING DATE: The closing date for receipt of proposals shall be specified in the RFP but is estimated to be on or about 5/1/2013.

THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PRICE OR TECHNICAL PROPOSALS.