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Reference-Number-DHQCSD06MPC0133Federal

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The Defense Information Technology Contracting Organization at Scott Air Force Base plans to issue a sole source purchase order to TMA Net for a software patch to the Nortel MSL-100 telephone switch. This patch is necessary to enable Defense Switch Network call forwarding across the public switched telephone network. TMA Net currently holds the maintenance contract for this switch and its software, which is in its first option year expiring in April 2007, with three options remaining. Procuring the patch from any other source would void the existing maintenance contract, which is why the sole source approach is being considered. This announcement is not a solicitation; rather, it invites vendors to demonstrate their capability to supply the patch without voiding the maintenance agreement. Vendors who believe they can provide the patch without jeopardizing the current contract are asked to submit supporting information by May 31, 2006. Should valid submissions be received, a competitive request for quotation will be issued. If no viable alternatives are presented by the deadline, the purchase order will proceed with TMA Net. The contact points for inquiries include Contract Specialists Deborah Benscoter and Stephen Sprenger, whose contact details are provided for direct communication. This procurement is governed under FAR 6.302, allowing a sole source contract due to the unique circumstances tied to maintaining the continuity of the current contract.

General Info

Sole source purchase order to TMA Net for essential software patch; alternatives invited by May 31.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Telecommunications Division- HC1013

NAICS

541512 - Computer Systems Design Services

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PostedMay 15

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Telecommunications Division- HC1013

Contacts2 people available

OfficeSCOTT AFB, IL, 62225-5406, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Telecommunications Division- HC1013

Office AddressSCOTT AFB, IL, 62225-5406, USA

Contacts

Deborah A BenscoterContract Specialist

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+1 (555) 000-0000

Stephen C SprengerContract Specialist

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+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

The Defense Information Technology Contracting Organization, Transport and Satellite Branch, Procurement Section (DITCO/PL8221), Scott AFB, IL 62225, intends to issue a purchase order on a sole source basis to TMA Net for a software patch to the Nortel MSL-100 telephone switch to enable Defense Switch Network (DSN) call forwarding across the public switched telephone network in accordance with FAR 6.302. TMA Net currently holds the contract for the maintenance of this switch and all resident software. To procure this software patch from other than TMA Net would void the current maintenance contract which is in its first option year (expiring on 30 April 2007) with three additional options remaining. This is not a request for quotation. There are no solicitation documents. Vendors desiring to submit quotations must substantiate that they can provide this patch without voiding the current maintenance agreement. If it is determined that a patch can be provided without voiding the current contract for maintenance of the switch, a request for quotation will be issued and quotations will be evaluated as part of a competitive acquisition. Vendors must submit information regarding their ability to provide the subject software patch without voiding the current contract to DITCO/PL8221 no later than COB 31 May 2006. If no valid information is received by 31 May 2006, a purchase order will be issued to TMA Net to provide this software patch. For information, please contact Deborah Benscoter at 618-229-9298, by facsimile at 618-229-9174, or by e-mail at Deborah.Benscoter@disa.mil.