D--Oct 2014 thru September 2015, AT&T Masterbill

Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source Procurement: Market Research is being conducted to verify that no other sources can meet this requirement for Voice Lines for Michael E DeBakey VA Medical Center located in Houston, TX. Interested sources are invited to provide their company's capability statement to support this requirement as described in this Sources Sought' s program description, acquisition approach and Delivery Schedule as described herein. Project Background: The vendor will provide Primary Rate Interface (PRI), a service that provides channel access to existing phone service from HoustonPrivate Branch Exchange (PBX) telephone switches to Vendors main office for various voice services. Acquisition Approach: Department of Veterans Affairs, intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR Subpart 6.302 (a) (2) (ii) (A). Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. Substantial duplication of cost to the Government that is not expected to be recovered through competition. The Government intends to pursue award of a purchase order to Bell South Telecommunications, 2180 Lake Blvd, Atlanta, GA 30319. The government anticipates that the requirement for this effort will be fulfilled by the award of a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) Purchase Order in accordance with FAR Part 16. The period of performance is 12 months from award. Award is anticipated 4th QTR FY 14/ 1st QTR FY15. QUANTITIES: Master Bill Account Number 713 A44-2537 541 6 Act # Area +1 (555) 000-0000 461 Tomball OPC " 1 PRI with 100 DID's Range (+1 (555) 000-0000 thru 1599) " 2 Analog Local Lines (+1 (555) 000-0000, +1 (555) 000-0000) +1 (555) 000-0000 223 Katy OPC " 1 PRI with 100 DID's Range (+1 (555) 000-0000 thru 4699) " 3 Analog Local Lines (+1 (555) 000-0000, +1 (555) 000-0000, +1 (555) 000-0000 ) +1 (555) 000-0000 514 6 Harris County VC " 6 Analog Local Lines (+1 (555) 000-0000, +1 (555) 000-0000, +1 (555) 000-0000, +1 (555) 000-0000, +1 (555) 000-0000, +1 (555) 000-0000) +1 (555) 000-0000 975 7 Galveston OPC " 1 PRI with 100 DID's Range (+1 (555) 000-0000 thru 3299) " 3 Analog Local Lines (+1 (555) 000-0000, +1 (555) 000-0000, +1 (555) 000-0000) +1 (555) 000-0000 724 4 Jefferson County VC " 7 Analog Local Lines (+1 (555) 000-0000, +1 (555) 000-0000, +1 (555) 000-0000, +1 (555) 000-0000, +1 (555) 000-0000, +1 (555) 000-0000, +1 (555) 000-0000) +1 (555) 000-0000 120 Beaumont OPC " 1 PRI with 50 DID's Range (+1 (555) 000-0000 thru 8599) " 4 Analog Local Lines (+1 (555) 000-0000, +1 (555) 000-0000, +1 (555) 000-0000, +1 (555) 000-0000) +1 (555) 000-0000 380 0 Nabisco " 2 PRIs with 300 DID's Range (+1 (555) 000-0000 thru 4599, +1 (555) 000-0000 thru 5699) " 3 Analog Local Lines (+1 (555) 000-0000, +1 (555) 000-0000, +1 (555) 000-0000) +1 (555) 000-0000 314 Houston VC (Richmond) " 1 PRI with 149 DID's Range (+1 (555) 000-0000 thru 7849 (Not contiguous) " 5 Analog Local Lines (7163 523-0884, +1 (555) 000-0000, +1 (555) 000-0000, +1 (555) 000-0000, +1 (555) 000-0000) +1 (555) 000-0000 158 8 Houston West VC " 7 Analog Local Lines (+1 (555) 000-0000, +1 (555) 000-0000, +1 (555) 000-0000, +1 (555) 000-0000, +1 (555) 000-0000, +1 (555) 000-0000, +1 (555) 000-0000) +1 (555) 000-0000 461 Main Hospital " 18 PRIs with 5000 DID's Range (+1 (555) 000-0000 thru 1899, +1 (555) 000-0000 thru 2899 , +1 (555) 000-0000 thru 5999, and +1 (555) 000-0000 thru 8999) " 22 Analog Local Lines (+1 (555) 000-0000, +1 (555) 000-0000, +1 (555) 000-0000, +1 (555) 000-0000, +1 (555) 000-0000, +1 (555) 000-0000, +1 (555) 000-0000, +1 (555) 000-0000, +1 (555) 000-0000, +1 (555) 000-0000, +1 (555) 000-0000, +1 (555) 000-0000, +1 (555) 000-0000, +1 (555) 000-0000, +1 (555) 000-0000, +1 (555) 000-0000, 713 794-05424, +1 (555) 000-0000, +1 (555) 000-0000, +1 (555) 000-0000, +1 (555) 000-0000, +1 (555) 000-0000, +1 (555) 000-0000 ) +1 (555) 000-0000 055 4 Lake Jackson OPC " 1 PRI with 50 DID's Range (+1 (555) 000-0000 thru 4899) " 3 Analog Local Lines (+1 (555) 000-0000, +1 (555) 000-0000, +1 (555) 000-0000) +1 (555) 000-0000 984 5 e " 3 T-1 Circuits (21.DHZS.502513..SW, 21.DHZS.502514..SW, 21.DHZS.502599..SW) " +1 (555) 000-0000 330 0 T-1 Circuits 8 T-1 Circuits (21.DHXS.200743..SW, 21.DHXS.200843..SW, 21.DHXS.200844..SW, 21.DHZS.502717..SW, 21.DHZS.503024..SW, 26.DHZS.009368..SW, 26.DHZS.009369..SW, 26.DHZS.009370..SW) McGovern Houston Houston Dom Houston West Houston VC Galveston Galveston Galveston " +1 (555) 000-0000 900 T-1 Circuits 1 T-1 Circuits (28.HCGS.744581..SW) Harris County VC The C&A requirements do not apply and a Security Accreditation Package is not required. VA Staff will be onsite and monitoring the contractor's performance and ensure that VA sensitive information is protected. Services include 24/7 and 2 - 4 hour response time. Contractor's work and performance will be monitored and evaluated for compliance while onsite. ESTIMATED DOLLAR VALUE: $575,000.00 RESPONSES REQUESTED: Interested telecommunication contractors must submit their capabilities statement by the closing date of this notice to the POC listed below. Responses shall provide a description of the offeror's ability to meet the requested services. The response shall include a Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) estimate for the requirement on a Firm Fixed-Price basis. The offeror's capability description should include documentation demonstrating that the offeror has adequate financial resources to perform the contract, or the ability to obtain them; considers all existing commercial and governmental business commitments; has a satisfactory record of integrity and business ethics; has the necessary organization, experience, accounting and operational controls, and technical skills, or the ability to obtain them; and has the necessary technical and management resources and facilities, or the ability to obtain them. Responses shall be limited to three (3) pages or less, including all attachments. All responses must include the following additional information: name and address of the firm, commercial activity/government entity (CAGE) code, small business size status, point of contact name, title, phone, and email. Responses shall be submitted electronically by email to contact@example.gov no later than 1300 CST on Monday, September 22, 2014. NOTICE: This notice of intent to award sole source is being provided to verify that no other sources can meet this requirement given only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. Substantial duplication of cost to the Government that is not expected to be recovered through competition. Telecommunication contractors are advised that a determination by the Government not to compete this effort based on any responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government IAW FAR Part 16. DISCLAIMER: This notice does not constitute an invitation for bids or a Request for Proposal (RFP) and is not a commitment by the U.S. Government to procure subject products. No funds are available to pay for preparation of responses to this notification.