10--TELECONFERENCE SYSTEM

The contract involves a Notice of Intent to issue a sole source purchase order to Criticom for continued maintenance and upgrades of an audio system using Simplified Acquisition Procedures under FAR Part 13. The procurement will be awarded without full and open competition, as permitted by specific FAR clauses, reflecting a decision to bypass competitive bidding based on the unique qualifications of the vendor. This is not a solicitation for offers, and responses to the notice are solely for the government’s consideration regarding potential future competitive procurements. All inquiries must be directed exclusively to the designated Contracting Officer, Darla Lott, via email. The contract is identified under solicitation number W44W9M1189014T and pertains to a teleconference system project managed by the McAlester Army Ammunition Plant, a Department of Defense entity located in McAlester, Oklahoma. The NAICS code 541511 indicates the scope relates to custom computer programming services. The intent is to streamline the acquisition process for these specific services while ensuring continuity in system functionality and improvements, emphasizing the government’s reliance on Criticom’s established capabilities for this specialized work.