99 -- Internet 2 Membership

The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) plans to issue a sole source purchase order to secure the Internet 2 Yearly Participation for a one-year period. This acquisition is intended to cover the annual participation fee, with NARA indicating that only one responsible source can meet their requirements, thus justifying the sole source procurement method. The purchase order is expected to be issued around September 24, 2004, and no telephone or fax requests for quotations will be accepted, emphasizing the formal and exclusive nature of this procurement. The contract is identified under solicitation number NAMA-04-Q-0052 and is titled "99 -- Internet 2 Membership." Two contract specialists, Stuart T Hitchings and Marty A Cruz, are designated points of contact for the procurement. This sole source action reflects NARA's specific need for continued access to Internet 2 services for that fiscal year, ensuring uninterrupted participation in the program critical to their operations. The notice itself is provided solely for informational purposes, and details regarding the place of performance or agency specifics are not disclosed.