D--SOLE SOURCE TELECOMMUNICATIONS ROTA

The Contracting Department at NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk plans to negotiate a sole source Firm Fixed Price contract with Telefonica De Espana to provide telecommunications services at Naval Station Rota, as required by Naval Computer and Telecommunications Area Master Station Atlantic (NCTAMS LANT). This procurement will follow the procedures outlined in FAR Part 13.5, which governs Test Programs for Certain Commercial Items. Although this notice indicates a sole source intent and is not a request for competitive quotes, all responsible sources may submit quotes, which the agency will consider before deciding whether to proceed with competition. The full Request for Quotation (RFQ) package is expected to be available for download on the Neco website around February 26, 2014, with all solicitation documents and amendments to be distributed electronically only. The acquisition falls under the NAICS code 517110, which covers wired and wireless telecommunications carriers, and vendors must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database to be eligible for award, with exemptions only for foreign vendors performing work outside the United States. By submitting an offer, contractors certify they and their principal officers are not suspended, debarred, or otherwise ineligible for federal contracts. Failure to meet these requirements can result in rejection of the offer. The Government retains sole discretion to determine whether to compete the contract based on responses received, and interested parties must monitor the specified website for updates and submission details.