D -- Local Exchange services for Air National Guard, Minot ND

The contract involves the procurement of local telephone services for the Air National Guard facility in Minot, North Dakota, on a sole source basis. The selected contractor is Souris River Telecommunications of Minot, North Dakota, which will provide commercial trunks and business lines for common user dial service within local exchange areas, as well as inter and intra-exchange channels connecting the base to various off-premise locations within the local exchange. The contract has a five-year performance period starting from the award date, and the work will primarily be performed at the Air National Guard site in Minot. This sole source acquisition is authorized under Title 10 USC 2304 (c)(1), indicating a justification for non-competitive procurement. The Department of Defense’s office at Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio, oversees the contract. Key contacts include Contract Specialist Todd Barron and Contracting Officer Pam Rushing, both reachable via phone and email. Additionally, the government plans to issue a Communication Service Authorization (CSA) for the services at the specified location, ensuring compliance and oversight throughout the contract term.