D -- D-Information technology services, including telecommunications services

The Billings Area Indian Health Service intends to award a sole-source purchase order to Qwest Federal Services Agent, NEC Unified Solutions, Inc. located in Spokane Valley, Washington, to provide data transmission and internet access for 20 data circuits. The contract will cover the period from December 1, 2004, through September 30, 2005, addressing telecommunications and information technology services classified under NAICS code 517110. This acquisition is being conducted without a competitive solicitation, following the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1 for sole-source procurement, specifically under 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1). The announcement was posted on November 9, 2004, with a closing date of November 26, 2004. Interested parties needing additional information are directed to contact Ms. Teri Champ, Purchasing Agent, or Mr. Jay S Windyboy, Contract Specialist. No solicitation documents are publicly available for this procurement. The procurement ensures continuous telecommunications support critical to the Indian Health Service's operations during the contract period.