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Reference-Number-DCA200-97-D-0054-BFederal

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The Government plans to issue a sole source modification to AT&T Communications, Government Solutions, to continue and extend services under an existing contract originally awarded in 1997. This contract involves providing network and hub operations for the Defense Information Systems Network Video Services (DISN Video Services or DVS). AT&T owns and operates all the equipment and proprietary software supporting the current video services, with the Network Operations Center based in Dranesville, Virginia. Due to AT&T's exclusive ownership of necessary infrastructure and the specialized secure service they provide, no other vendor can perform these functions, particularly given the required security classifications and integration of both dial-up and dedicated Video Teleconference Facilities. The modification will maintain uninterrupted support until February 2007 to enable a smooth transition to the upcoming DVS II contract, anticipated to be awarded by March 2006 and fully operational by March 2007. The Department of Defense mandates continuous and reliable service, with AT&T delivering a 99.6% reliability on dedicated transmission links, ensuring operational readiness critical to the mission. The use of sole source contracting is authorized under statutory provisions citing that AT&T is the only responsible source capable of fulfilling these unique requirements, preventing any disruption of vital video communication services.

General Info

Sole source contract extension to AT&T for secure DISN video services until February 2007.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Telecommunications Division- HC1013

NAICS

517110 - Wired Telecommunications Carriers

Place of Performance

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PostedJan 10

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Telecommunications Division- HC1013

ContactsNo contacts available

OfficeSCOTT AFB, IL, 62225-5406, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Telecommunications Division- HC1013

Office AddressSCOTT AFB, IL, 62225-5406, USA

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Full Description

The Government intends to issue a sole source modification to AT&T Communications, Government Solutions, 1900 Gallows Road, Vienna, VA 22182. The proposed modification is a continuation and extension of work performed by AT&T under contract DCA200-97-D-0054 that was competitively awarded in February 1997. This contract requires AT&T to provide network and hub operations for DISN Video Services (DVS). A follow-on competition is in process and the anticipated award is March 2006 with full opertional capability by March 2007. This modification provides a continuation of support through February 2007 providing for implementation of the DVS II contract. AT&T owns and operates all the equipment and proprietary software for the existing DISN Video Services under the DVS-G contract. The Network Operations Center is located in an AT&T facility in Dranesville, VA. The government is unable to turn operations over to another vendor since they do not own any of the equipment. AT&T is the only vendor to incorporate both dial-up and dedicated Video Teleconference Facilities (VTFs) and provide classified support at the level of security required in the time frame available. To maintain operational readiness and continuous capability to perform its primary mission, DOD cannot afford any disruption of DVS-G services. AT&T provides this secure service at a reliability of 99.6% on dedicated transmission links. The statutory authority for other than full and open competition is 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. See Numbered Note 22.