D--NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT FOR CABLE AND INTERNET SERVICES FOR THE GEORGIA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD AT HUNTER ARMY AIRFIELD.

The contract pertains to a sole source requirement for cable and internet services supporting the Georgia Army National Guard at Hunter Army Airfield. Under FAR 6.302-1, only one responsible source, Jones Communication, has been identified as reasonably available to meet the agency’s needs, as they hold exclusive rights for these services at the specified location. The government will pursue a firm fixed price contract with Jones Communication if no other responsible sources respond by the specified deadline, August 6, 2015, at 5:00 PM EST. Any interested vendors who believe they can meet the requirements are invited to contact the USPFO for Georgia to be considered before the government makes a final determination on whether to pursue competitive procurement. This notice serves only as a notification and is not a solicitation for bids or proposals. The government does not intend to pay for information submitted in response to this notice, and any decision not to compete the contract rests solely with the government. The contract falls under NAICS Code 517110 and involves services related to cable and internet provision. Vendors wishing to challenge the sole source designation must submit their concerns and certifications via email to the contracting office. The contracting agency is the Department of Defense, specifically the USPFO Activity Georgia ARNG, located in Marietta, GA.