99 -- Additional Commo Equipment

The Government plans to award a sole source contract to BCSL, Inc. for expanding communication assets integrated into the previously installed communication infrastructure. This expansion involves installing compatible communication equipment on additional aircraft and Port Authority and Maritime watercraft, centralizing communication assets for both the Maritime and Air Wing into a single communication center, and providing training for additional crews and management personnel. BCSL, Inc. is the sole responsible source for this requirement, having provided the original equipment and training under a competitively awarded purchase order in January 2004, in accordance with federal acquisition regulations. Interested parties wishing to be considered for this requirement must submit detailed product information and past performance history by 4 pm Eastern Time on February 8, 2005, to allow the Government to assess whether others can meet the requirement. The point of contact for submissions and inquiries is Mary Pat Hayes-Crow, who can be reached via email or phone. The contract is identified under solicitation number INL-0109-010318 and is focused on additional communication equipment needed to enhance the existing infrastructure.