D--ETHERNET FOR MIAMI & WPB

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 8, plans to award a sole-source firm-fixed-price purchase order to Bellsouth Telecommunications, Inc., AT&T Southeast, to provide Metro Ethernet (Metro E) data service to the West Palm Beach and Miami Veterans Affairs Medical Centers. This action follows the provisions under FAR Subpart 6.302-1, which allows for a non-competitive procurement due to the unique capability of the contractor. The contract, identified by solicitation number VA24812Q0678 and NAICS code 517110, will not be publicly posted for competitive bidding, emphasizing the sole-source nature of the award. The service will support data connectivity needs for these medical centers, ensuring reliable and dedicated network infrastructure. All inquiries regarding the contract are directed to Derrick Williams via phone or email. The decision to award solely to Bellsouth Telecommunications reflects the government's determination that this provider is uniquely qualified or otherwise authorized to provide the needed service. The absence of set-aside requirements or competitive quotes highlights the straightforward nature of this procurement, focusing on meeting specific technical and service-related requirements within a firm-fixed-price contract framework.