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The 188th Mission Support Contracting for the 188th Fighter Wing Air National Guard plans to issue a request for quotation and negotiate a single-source contract with Centurylink Telecommunications to establish a dedicated cable path providing reliable data and VOIP connectivity to a geographically separated subordinate unit at Fort Smith, Arkansas. This acquisition falls under simplified acquisition procedures due to Centurylink's exclusive ownership and control of the telecommunications infrastructure required, specifically a fiber cable running through an existing duct system to building 90. The proprietary nature of the T1 signal and the local TELCO provider's infrastructure prevent any other vendor from meeting this requirement. The contract aims to ensure uninterrupted communication services, with funding and award decisions contingent on availability. Although the contract will be awarded under a non-competitive sole-source approach consistent with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), interested organizations are invited to submit their qualifications by a specified deadline to be considered for a potential competitive procurement. The acquisition is categorized under NAICS code 517110 and administered by the Department of Defense. The solicitation emphasizes the commercial item acquisition procedures under FAR 12, and the government retains discretion to forego competition based on submissions. Communications in response must be written and directed to the designated contract specialist, with no oral inquiries accepted.

General Info

Sole-source contract with Centurylink to provide fiber cable data and VOIP connectivity at Fort Smith.

Agency

Department Of Defense → W7MW Uspfo Activity Arang 188View Agency

NAICS

517110 - Wired Telecommunications CarriersView NAICS

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PostedSep 13

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W7MW Uspfo Activity Arang 188

ContactsNo contacts available

OfficeFORT SMITH, AR, 72903-6096, USA

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Department Of Defense → W7MW Uspfo Activity Arang 188

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Office AddressFORT SMITH, AR, 72903-6096, USA

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Full Description

The 188th Mission Support Contracting, 188th FW ANG intends to issue an RFQ and negotiate with a single source under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) with Centurylink Telecommunications, 2005 N Arkansas Avenue #8, Russellville, Arkansas in order to establish a cable path and provide connectivity to directly to a subordinate unit that is geographically separated from the main base. This purchase will be made under simplified acquisition procedures - Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy the agency's requirement. The 188th ANG FW (Det 1) Ft. Smith, Arkansas requires a new cable path that will provide reliable data connectivity for the geographically separated unit. This installation will ensure uninterrupted data and VOIP services are supplied. The requirement includes installation of a new fiber cable path through an existing hand hold/duct system to building 90. Centurylink is the local TELCO provider and owns the telecommunications cable from which the T1 signal will travel. Therefore, no other TELCO provider can connect to the cable for a signal path. The proprietary nature of this signal limits another vendor from establishing this connectivity. The government intends to acquire a commercial item using FAR 12. Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact above not later than 2:00pm CST September 20, 2013. Such capabilities/qualifications will be evaluated solely for determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed effort on a full and open competition basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the government. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. No RFQ will be issued based upon this Notice of Intent. Interested parties may submit information for consideration by the Government to Mark White, Contract Specialist at the email address listed below. Award is subject to the availability of funds.