10--Follow on Warranty Maintenance for EWSD and HiPath 3700 equipment located at NEC, Fort Knox, KY.

The contract is a Firm Fixed Price agreement intended for warranty maintenance services on EWSD Host and HiPath 3700 digital/VOIP ACD systems located at the Network Enterprise Center in Fort Knox, Kentucky. It is awarded by the Mission and Installation Contracting Command Center at Fort Knox and is to be awarded on a sole source basis to Siemens Enterprise Communications, Inc., the original manufacturer and only authorized provider of maintenance and updates for these systems. This exclusivity is based on Federal Acquisition Regulation 6.302-1, ensuring that all work must be performed by the original manufacturer to maintain warranty compliance and system integrity. The contract covers warranty maintenance, including service updates and support to avoid modifications, testing, or validation costs that could arise if another provider were used, which would not be advantageous for the government. The award is expected around August 19, 2011, and any inquiries must be submitted in writing before that date. The contracting office can be contacted via email for further information. The effort supports the Department of Defense and is classified under NAICS code 811213, focusing on communications equipment maintenance.