58--Notice of Intent

Southwestern Power Administration plans to award a sole source Blanket Purchase Agreement to GE Multilin for essential communications equipment required to maintain their system. This contract is being issued under the statutory authority 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), allowing a sole source award since GE is the sole manufacturer and supplier capable of meeting these specific needs. The award is not open for competitive proposals, emphasizing the unique position of GE Multilin as the only responsible source. The notice was posted on April 19, 2012, and interested parties were invited to contact the Contracting Officer by 3 PM CST on May 7, 2012. The procurement aligns with the NAICS code 334290, which relates to communications equipment manufacturing. This arrangement ensures Southwestern Power Administration’s continued access to critical equipment necessary for their communication infrastructure.