D--Bridge Purchase Order for Three Months 520-15-1-714-0005 - FY 15 Consolidate all Telecom Charges into one for VAGCVHCS

NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE This notice is informational only and is neither a request for quote nor a solicitation of proposals. Responses received may be evaluated; however, a determination by the Government not to compete the proposed procurement is solely within the discretion of the Government. Any response to this notice must be detailed information and must show clear and convincing evidence within 3 days that competition would be advantageous to the Government. In doing so, interested sources must submit technical capabilities and any other information that demonstrates an ability to meet the agency's needs. Information can be sent to contact@example.gov. AT&T is currently providing monthly local telecommunications exchange carrier services. This notice is to ensure the continuance of existing voice and data telecommunication service at the current service level for GCVHCS locations in Biloxi, MS; Mobile, Al; and Pensacola, Eglin and Panama City, Florida. These services are scheduled to be transitioned over to a GSA Region 4 Integrated Telecommunications Services (GRITS II) contract at the beginning of fiscal year (FY) 2015. Substantial duplication of cost to the Government is not expected to be recovered through competition and Unacceptable delays in fulfilling the agency's requirements would occur. Under the authority FAR Part 6.302-1, it allows for the procurement of items through other than full and open competition; applicable when "only one source is capable of responding due to the unique or specialized nature of the work." AT&T is the only known local source available to satisfy this current need.