58--VTC System Components and Installation

The U.S. Army at Fort Carson, Colorado, plans to negotiate a sole-source purchase order with Freeport Technologies for the installation and components of a Drop-In Video Teleconferencing (VTC) system, including the Freeport Collaborative Room Operating Software (FCROS). This procurement will follow Simplified Acquisition Procedures under the guidelines for Other Than Full and Open Competition, specifically citing FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) and FAR 13.501. While the contract is intended to be awarded exclusively to a Service-Disabled-Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), other SDVOSB firms interested in meeting the requirements could submit written notifications by the specified deadline of September 23, 2009. These responses must include sufficient supporting evidence to demonstrate capability and will be reviewed at the government's discretion, though there is no guarantee of competitive bidding. The solicitation, numbered W911RZ-09-T-0475, falls under NAICS code 334119, which relates to the manufacturing of communication equipment. The contracting action is managed by the W6QM MICC office at Fort Carson, part of the Department of Defense. Responses are required by noon Mountain Time on September 23, 2009, and must be submitted via email with no telephone inquiries accepted. If no other qualified SDVOSB firms respond, the government will proceed with sole-source negotiations with Freeport Technologies for the VTC system components and installation at the Fort Carson location.