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The Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 9 (NCO 9) plans to award a sole source contract to AT&T Mobility Southeast for a 12-month period to provide wireless voice and data services, along with related devices, to replace current services at the Veterans Affairs Mt. Home facility. The contract covers a range of wireless solutions including cellular phones, push-to-talk devices, smartphones (such as BlackBerry, iPhones, and Android devices), and mobile broadband equipment like cards, MiFi, cameras, tablets, and iPads. While some services like Global International Roaming, messaging, tethering, Wireless Priority Service, and GPS Navigation are available through the contractor’s Federal Supply Schedule (FSS), the devices themselves are not, necessitating an open market acquisition. AT&T Mobility is the sole provider able to deliver a fully integrated solution due to unique device and network compatibility, activation requirements, and pricing considerations. This notice is not a request for competitive quotes, but other firms with the capability to meet the requirements may submit evidence supporting their qualifications by October 15, 2012. Although responses will be reviewed, the government reserves the right to proceed without competition. Submissions must be made via email, and inquiries will not be accepted by phone. The contract solicitation falls under NAICS code 517110 and is managed through the contract office located in Murfreesboro, TN.

General Info

Sole source 12-month contract to AT&T for wireless services and devices at VA Mt. Home facility.

Agency

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

NAICS

517110 - Wired Telecommunications Carriers

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PostedOct 11

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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 Mt. Home AT&T Metros to the Clouds Account 615 N16 0138 138. 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.