D -- Intent to Award a Sole-Source Contract to Qwest for Centrex-like Telecommunication Services in Tacoma/Olympia, WA

Intent to Sole Source Qwest, Inc. The U. S. General Services Administration, Federal Technology Service (GSA/FTS), intends to make a firm-fixed price, sole source award to Qwest to renew Centrex-like telecommunication services in Tacoma and Olympia, WA. Statutory authority for the sole source is 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1,Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. The contract period will be month to month, NTE one year from date of award. Offerors able to provide the required service are invited to identify their interest and ability to meet the requirements by submitting a qualifications and capabilities statement and any other information which shows a bona fide ability to meet this requirement. If no affirmative responses are received by 3:00 pm PDT, Thursday June 8, 2006 that support the determination that a comparable source more advantageous to the Government is available, a contract will be awarded to the aforementioned source. The intent of this Special Notice is for informational purposes only. TELEPHONIC QUESTIONS OR REQUESTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED OR ACKNOWLEDGED. Once questions are e-mailed, it is the responsibility of the Offeror to call (253) 931-7170 and ensure that all e-mail submissions have been received, no later than the above due date. Point of Contact Lisa Norgren, Contract Specialist, Phone 253-931-7170, Fax 253-876-7166, Email lisa.norgren@gsa.gov