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The Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 9 plans to award a sole source contract to AT&T Mobility Southeast for wireless voice and data services, along with associated devices, to support Veterans Affairs Club Services Account 615 M34-9660. The contract will last for a twelve-month period and includes not only voice and data services but also wireless non-voice/data-related services such as Global International Roaming, messaging options (Text/PIX/FLIX), tethering, Wireless Priority Service, and GPS navigation. While some services are covered under the contractor's Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) contract, the mobile devices themselves—ranging from cellular phones and push-to-talk units to smartphones and mobile broadband devices—are not available via FSS and will be procured as open market items. AT&T Mobility is uniquely positioned to fulfill this requirement due to issues with network compatibility, activation processes, and pricing structures, making it the sole capable vendor. Although this notice is not a request for competitive quotes, potential firms that believe they can meet the requirements may submit written notifications with supporting evidence to demonstrate their capability, by October 15, 2012. The government reserves the right to evaluate such responses but retains discretion over whether or not to compete the award. If no responsive firms come forward, the contract award to AT&T Mobility will proceed. Requests and inquiries cannot be made by telephone, and responses must be submitted via email as specified. The solicitation is identified under number VA24913R0006 and pertains to NAICS code 517110, managed by the Network Contracting Office 9 headquartered in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

General Info

Sole source 12-month contract to AT&T Mobility for VA wireless voice, data, and devices services.

Agency

Department Of Veterans Affairs → 249-NETWORK Contract Office 9 (36C249)

NAICS

517110 - Wired Telecommunications Carriers

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PostedOct 10

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 249-NETWORK Contract Office 9 (36C249)

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OfficeMURFREESBORO, TN, 37129, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 249-NETWORK Contract Office 9 (36C249)

Office AddressMURFREESBORO, TN, 37129, USA

ContactsNo contact information available

Full Description

NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE: Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Network Contracting Office 9 (NCO 9) intends to award a sole source contract award to AT&T Mobility Southeast, 2180 LAKE BLVD NE, ATLANTA, GA 30319-5309. The Period of Performance for Contract Award will be one (1) twelve (12) month period. This requirement is for wireless voice and data services and associated devices from AT&T Mobility to replace services currently rendered to Veterans Affairs Club Services Account 615 M34-9660. In addition to voice and data services, other wireless non-voice and data related services are subject to annual renewal. These services are Global International Roaming, Text/PIX/FLIX Messaging, Tethering, Wireless Priority Service (WPS), and GPS Navigation. Some services are available via the contractor's FSS contract. The devices, which include cellular telephones, push-to-talk cellular devices, smart phones (Blackberry, iPhones, Androids), and mobile broadband devices (Cards, MiFi, Cameras, Tablets, iPads), are not available via the contractor's FSS contract and, therefore, will be incorporated as open market items in accordance with FAR 8.402(f). Due to issues relating to device/network interoperability, device activation, and device pricing, AT&T Mobility is the only vendor capable of providing a comprehensive solution, including access to AT&T Mobility voice and data services, compatible mobile devices, and activation for mobile devices. THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES; however, any firm that believes it can meet the requirements may give written notification prior to the response due date and time. Supporting evidence must be furnished in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to perform the requirements. Responses received will be evaluated; however, a determination by the Government not to compete the proposed procurement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. If no responses are received, the Government will proceed with the award. Responses are due by October 15, 2012, 12:00 p.m. (EDT). Responses shall be submitted via e-mail to contact@example.gov. Telephone requests or inquires will not be accepted.