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The Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 9 plans to award a sole source contract to BellSouth Telecommunications, Inc., operating as AT&T Southeast, for a period of 12 months. This contract involves providing Ethernet and data services to replace existing services for the Veterans Affairs Knoxville AT&T Metro Ethernet Service Account. The contract also covers voice and data services, as well as wireless non-voice and data-related services such as Global International Roaming, messaging services, tethering, Wireless Priority Service, and GPS navigation. While some of these services are available through the contractor’s Federal Supply Schedule contract, mobile devices including cellular phones, smart phones, and mobile broadband devices will be procured as open market items due to their unavailability under the FSS contract. BellSouth Telecommunications, Inc., DBA AT&T Southeast, is identified as the sole capable provider due to its ability to offer a comprehensive solution that integrates voice and data services with compatible mobile devices and activation services, addressing issues related to device/network interoperability, activation, and pricing. Although this notice is not a request for competitive quotes, other firms that believe they can fulfill the requirements may submit a written notification with evidence of capability by the stated deadline. The government holds sole discretion whether to pursue competition based on any responses received. The contract number is VA24913R0008, and the primary office managing the award is located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

General Info

Sole source 12-month contract awarded to AT&T Southeast for Veterans Affairs Ethernet, voice, data, and wireless services.

Agency

Department Of Veterans Affairs → 249-NETWORK Contract Office 9 (36C249)

NAICS

517110 - Wired Telecommunications Carriers

Place of Performance

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PostedOct 12

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 249-NETWORK Contract Office 9 (36C249)

ContactsNo contacts available

OfficeMURFREESBORO, TN, 37129, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 249-NETWORK Contract Office 9 (36C249)

Office AddressMURFREESBORO, TN, 37129, USA

ContactsNo contact information available

Full Description

NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE: Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Network Contracting Office 9 (NCO 9) intends to award a sole source contract award to BellSouth Telecommunications, Inc., DBA AT&T Southeast Southeast, 2180 LAKE BLVD NE, ATLANTA, GA 30319-5309. The Period of Performance for Contract Award will be one (1) twelve (12) month period. This requirement is for Ethernet and data services and associated devices from BellSouth Telecommunications, Inc., DBA AT&T Southeast to replace services currently rendered to Veterans Affairs Knoxville AT&T Metro Ethernet Service Account KNVLTNWH42W. In addition to voice and data services, other wireless non-voice and data related services are subject to annual renewal. These services are Global International Roaming, Text/PIX/FLIX Messaging, Tethering, Wireless Priority Service (WPS), and GPS Navigation. Some services are available via the contractor's FSS contract. The devices, which include cellular telephones, push-to-talk cellular devices, smart phones (Blackberry, iPhones, Androids), and mobile broadband devices (Cards, MiFi, Cameras, Tablets, iPads), are not available via the contractor's FSS contract and, therefore, will be incorporated as open market items in accordance with FAR 8.402(f). Due to issues relating to device/network interoperability, device activation, and device pricing, BellSouth Telecommunications, Inc., DBA AT&T Southeast is the only vendor capable of providing a comprehensive solution, including access to BellSouth Telecommunications, Inc., DBA AT&T Southeast voice and data services, compatible mobile devices, and activation for mobile devices. THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES; however, any firm that believes it can meet the requirements may give written notification prior to the response due date and time. Supporting evidence must be furnished in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to perform the requirements. Responses received will be evaluated; however, a determination by the Government not to compete the proposed procurement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. If no responses are received, the Government will proceed with the award. Responses are due by October 15, 2012, 12:00 p.m. (EDT). Responses shall be submitted via e-mail to contact@example.gov. Telephone requests or inquires will not be accepted.