D--CAVHS AND OPC'S VOICE CIRCUITS OPEN MARKET RECURRING MONTHLY PAYMENTS AT&T Phone Bill

Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source Procurement: Market Research is being conducted to verify that no other sources can meet this requirement for Voice Lines for Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System located in North Little Rock (NLR) and Little Rock (LR), AR. Interested sources are invited to provide their company's capability statement to support this requirement as described in this Sources Sought' s program description, acquisition approach and Delivery Schedule as described herein. Project Background: The vendor will provide Primary Rate Interface (PRI), a service that provides channel access to existing phone service from CAVHS Private Branch Exchange (PBX) telephone switches to Vendors main office for various voice services. Acquisition Approach: Department of Veterans Affairs, intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR Subpart 6.302 (a) (2) (ii) (A). Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. Substantial duplication of cost to the Government that is not expected to be recovered through competition. The Government intends to pursue award of a purchase order to AT&T Government Solutions, 1900 Gallows Rd, Vienna, VA. 22182. The government anticipates that the requirement for this effort will be fulfilled by the award of a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) Purchase Order in accordance with FAR Part 16. The period of performance is 12 months from award. Award is anticipated 4th QTR FY 14/ 1st QTR FY15. QUANTITIES: +1 (555) 000-0000 Searcy Numbers 5012074700272 Bus Line 10802 Executive Center r 5012240851917 Alpha Node Access 5013726672661 N Little Rock Telephone Bill 50137266836369 AT&T Phone Bill Conway OPC 5015480500784 Hot Springs 50162407002267 Delta Node Access 50166041046648 Little Rock Telephone Bill 50166379526351 DSL 1D121 (cop shop) 50166463195543 Basic Local Service 5016646345014 DEU Sherwood +1 (555) 000-0000 947 1 MHC Drop In Center 1000 Main +1 (555) 000-0000 051 6 #3 Financial 900 Shackleford 501228-8300 386 6 Hot Springs OPC 501520-6250 266 9 Video Conf Circuit 5012172008385 ESTIMATED DOLLAR VALUE: $119,000.00 RESPONSES REQUESTED: Interested telecommunication contractors must submit their capabilities statement by the closing date of this notice to the POC listed below. Responses shall provide a description of the offeror's ability to meet the requested services. The response shall include a Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) estimate for the requirement on a Firm Fixed-Price basis. The offeror's capability description should include documentation demonstrating that the offeror has adequate financial resources to perform the contract, or the ability to obtain them; considers all existing commercial and governmental business commitments; has a satisfactory record of integrity and business ethics; has the necessary organization, experience, accounting and operational controls, and technical skills, or the ability to obtain them; and has the necessary technical and management resources and facilities, or the ability to obtain them. Responses shall be limited to three (3) pages or less, including all attachments. All responses must include the following additional information: name and address of the firm, commercial activity/government entity (CAGE) code, small business size status, point of contact name, title, phone, and email. Responses shall be submitted electronically by email to contact@example.gov no later than 1300 CST on Wednesday, October 17, 2014. NOTICE: This notice of intent to award sole source is being provided to verify that no other sources can meet this requirement given only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. Substantial duplication of cost to the Government that is not expected to be recovered through competition. Telecommunication contractors are advised that a determination by the Government not to compete this effort based on any responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government IAW FAR Part 16. DISCLAIMER: This notice does not constitute an invitation for bids or a Request for Proposal (RFP) and is not a commitment by the U.S. Government to procure subject products. No funds are available to pay for preparation of responses to this notification.