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D--Metro Area Network 250mg Opt Man Circuit infrastructure

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The Department of Veterans Affairs, SAO East Program Office in Denver, Colorado, plans to award a sole source commercial purchase order for a 250mg Optical Ethernet Metropolitan Area Network (OPT E MAN) circuit to AT&T, citing it as the only provider capable of fulfilling the agency's requirements. This procurement is governed by Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Parts 12 and 13 and incorporates provisions effective as of May 2012. The contract will connect the HRC Office of Information & Technology’s Data Center in Topeka, Kansas, to a new swing space location at the Home Concept Building, also in Topeka, providing critical voice and data connectivity. The existing OPT E MAN infrastructure is already maintained by AT&T at the primary location, and the proposed contract includes one base year with an option for one additional year. An expedited installation is requested, with the service needing to be operational by August 15, 2012. Although the government has identified AT&T as the sole source, this notice serves as an information update rather than a solicitation. Other interested companies capable of providing comparable services are invited to submit brief technical information demonstrating their ability to meet the requirements, particularly addressing any proprietary concerns. Submissions must be concise, no longer than two pages, and the government does not intend to compensate for any information provided in response to this synopsis. Questions related to the contract can be directed via email to the designated contract specialist. The opportunity is classified under NAICS code 517110, which includes wired telecommunications carriers, with a size standard of 1,500 employees. The contracting office managing this acquisition is the Network Contract Office 19 located in Greenwood Village, Colorado.

General Info

VA awards sole source contract to AT&T for 250mg OPT E MAN circuit, Topeka connectivity.

Agency

Department Of Veterans Affairs → Network Contract Office 19 (36C259)

NAICS

517110 - Wired Telecommunications Carriers

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PostedJul 12

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → Network Contract Office 19 (36C259)

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OfficeGreenwood Village, CO, 80111, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → Network Contract Office 19 (36C259)

Office AddressGreenwood Village, CO, 80111, USA

ContactsNo contact information available

Full Description

The Department of Veterans Affairs, SAO East Program Office, Denver, Colorado, intends to award a sole source commercial purchase order in accordance with FAR Part 12 & 13. This notice document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-58, effective May 18, 2012. The North America Industry Classification System Code [NAICS] is 517110 - Wired Telecommunications Carriers and the size standard is 1500 Employees. The government has determined that AT&T is the only source that can satisfy this agency requirement. The requirement is for a 250mg Optical Ethernet (OPT E) Metropolitan Area Network (MAN) from AT&T. The proposed action will provide voice and data connectivity between the geographically separated HRC Office of Information & Technology's Data center located at 3401 SW 21st Street, Building 9, Topeka Kansas and the new swing space location, which is located at the Home Concept Building (present name) at 1131 SW Winding Road, Topeka, Kansas 66614. AT&T currently provides the existing OPT E MAN infrastructure for the main location at the HRC. One (1) base year with one (1) option year is being requested. Expedited install is requested and needs to be in place by Aug 15, 2012. All responsible sources may submit a response, which if timely received, will be considered by The Department of Veterans Affairs, SAO East Program Office, Denver, Colorado. This synopsis is for notification purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation for bids or proposals. Any company who feels they can provide these services and meet the needs of the Government must submit their technical data (2 pages or less) to support their claim. The information must explain the company's ability to overcome any propriety information. The Government does not intend to pay for any information provided under this synopsis. Questions should be addressed via email to David Grezak, Contract Specialist at contact@example.gov.