D -- Intent to Sole Source - Verizon South, Inc.

On April 5, 2007, the Program Support Center Acquisitions Branch announced its intent to award a sole source contract to Verizon South, Inc. for local ISDN PRI service to support the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences COOP Site under the Department of Health and Human Services. Verizon South is identified as the only local service provider for this requirement. The contract solicitation number is 07EASPR070103, operating under NAICS code 517110, which relates to telecommunications services. The Government plans to proceed with a non-competitive acquisition in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), while still allowing other capable parties to submit a capability statement within 15 days of the notice publication. These responses will only be reviewed to decide whether a competitive procurement should be pursued, and the Government reserves full discretion on whether to move forward without competition. This contract is intended to secure vital telecommunications services necessary for continuity of operations at the designated COOP Site, reflecting a critical need for uninterrupted communication capabilities. The solicitation explicitly states that interested parties must demonstrate their capability to fulfill the requirement, but the ultimate decision to compete or sole source the contract lies solely with the Government. Verizon South, as the incumbent and sole recognized local service provider, is positioned as the preferred awardee to ensure seamless service delivery.