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60 -- Follow-On Contract - Dark Fiber Cable

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The U.S. Census Bureau plans to award a follow-on contract to Fibergate Inc. for the continued maintenance of existing leased dark fiber cable segments, along with the potential installation of additional dark fiber lines as needed. This action is taken under the authority of the Federal Acquisition Regulation and follows the expiration of the current contract on October 1, 2005. The decision to continue with Fibergate is based on the government’s need to ensure reliable, high-quality data transmission services between Census Bureau headquarters and off-site locations, while achieving the best overall value. Although this announcement is not a solicitation for proposals, the Census Bureau invites interested parties to submit evidence demonstrating their technical capabilities, pricing, and ability to meet the Bureau’s requirements. Such responses must be submitted by July 15, 2005, to the designated contract specialist, Albert Kennedy. Any submissions will be evaluated to determine if competition would be advantageous; however, if no compelling alternative is identified, the contract will be awarded directly to Fibergate Inc. No solicitation document is available, and the notice clarifies that contract awards will not be based solely on responses to this announcement.

General Info

US Census Bureau plans follow-on contract to Fibergate for dark fiber maintenance and possible expansions.

Agency

Department Of Commerce Census

NAICS

237130 - Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction

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PostedMay 25

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Commerce Census

Contacts1 person available

OfficeSUITLAND, MD, 20746, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Commerce Census

Office AddressSUITLAND, MD, 20746, USA

Contacts

albert e kennedycontract specialist

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

Under the authority of Federal Acquisition Regulation, Part 6, Subparts 6.301 and 6.302, the U.S. Census Bureau intends to award a follow-on contract to Fibergate Inc., 6076-C Franconia Road, Alexandria, VA 22310 for continued maintenance of existing dark fiber cable lines and the possible installation of other dark fiber segments in support of the Government's needs. The Census Bureau is contracting for the maintenance of the LEASED dark fiber SEGMENTS previously installed and maintained by Fibergate through the current contract that will expire on October 1, 2005. Due to the Government's need to ensure that quality services for the transmittal of data between the Census Bureau headquarters and off-site locations is available at the best value, it has been determined that a follow-on contract with Fibergate would be the best vehicle for maintaining the services. Inquires about this announcement may be addressed to Mr. Albert Kennedy at Telephone #301/763-4220, or through email address contact@example.gov. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the government. In doing so, interested sources must submit technical capabilities, pricing , and other information that demonstrates their ability to meet the Census Bureau's needs. Capabilities will be submitted to Mr. Kennedy at the above email address no later than July 15, 2005. This synopsis is not to be considered a request for quotations or proposals. No solicitation document is available and telephone requests will not be honored. No contract will be awarded on the basis of offers received in response to this notice, but offers will be used to determine if a comparable source is available and more advantageous to the government. If no affirmative written response is received by July 15, 2005, a contract may be issued to Fibergate Inc. without further notice.