51--Primary Carrier for the VALB main site.

The Department of Veterans Affairs VISN 22 Network Contracting Activity plans to negotiate a sole source contract with TW Telecom Inc. to continue providing telephone support services for the main phone numbers, including seven communication circuits. The government intends to secure these services for a three-month period, under the authority that allows for sole source procurement when only one responsible provider can meet the agency's needs. This procurement is not open for competition, and no solicitation will be issued. Interested parties must submit written inquiries within five days of the notice via email or fax to the designated contracting officer. The contract is related to maintaining primary carrier services for the VALB main site, falling under the NAICS code 517110, which covers telecommunications services. The presolicitation was posted on January 26, 2011, indicating the agency’s immediate need to ensure uninterrupted telephone service. The communication for this contract is strictly through the contracting officer, confirming a streamlined negotiation process aimed at rapidly finalizing short-term service coverage with the current service provider.