D--Telecommunications for Charleston, Logan Parkersburg and Huntington

The contract pertains to telecommunications services provided by Frontier Communication Corporation for facilities including the Veteran Administration Medical Center and Veteran Homeless Centers in West Virginia, specifically covering Charleston, Logan, Parkersburg, and Huntington. Frontier is currently the sole provider of local telephone services and associated telecommunication hardware, which is essential for meeting the agency's operational needs. The Government has indicated that competition for this procurement is unlikely, as duplication of costs is not expected to result in savings and delays in service could adversely affect the agency. Consequently, the contract falls under a sole-source procurement authority, allowing the Government to award without full and open competition due to the unique capabilities and exclusivity of Frontier as the only responsible source. Interested parties may respond with detailed information demonstrating their technical capabilities and how competition could benefit the Government; however, such responses must be submitted within a strict three-day timeframe and provide clear and convincing evidence. This notice serves as an informational announcement and does not constitute a request for quotes or proposals. The contract aligns with FAR Part 6.302-1(a), which permits non-competitive procurement when an agency's minimum requirements can only be met by a unique service provider. The reference NAICS code for the contract is 517110, covering wired telecommunications carriers.