D--Sole Source Notice (Qwest Services)

The Washington Air National Guard at Camp Murray, Tacoma, WA, intends to award a brand name contract for fiber optic cable services to Qwest using simplified acquisition procedures under FAR Part 13. Qwest is identified as the sole responsible source for this contract because it owns all fiber optic lines at Camp Murray and is the only authorized entity permitted to perform work on these cables. The planned delivery date for the services is no later than July 30, 2009. The government will consider all quotations received within three days following the publication of the synopsis to determine if a competitive procurement is possible. Interested parties must express their interest and capability to meet the requirements by 12:00 p.m. on July 10, 2009. The contract solicitation is designated under number F6TZSC9147AC01, associated with NAICS code 334419, and is managed by the Department of Defense’s Uspfo Activity Waang 141 office. For inquiries, Scott J. Petrin, the Contracting Officer, is the designated point of contact. This procurement underscores a sole source approach due to Qwest’s exclusive ownership and authorization over the fiber optic infrastructure at the specified location.