D--US FWS R7 IZM- PHONE SERVICE

The contract pertains to a sole-source, firm-fixed-price agreement issued by the Fish & Wildlife Services, Region 7, under Simplified Acquisition Procedures. It involves the procurement of phone and internet services for the Izembek (IZM) facility, specifically awarded to Interior Telephone Company, recognized as the sole provider of these utilities in Cold Bay, Alaska. The procurement leverages the NAICS code 517110, relevant to wired telecommunications carriers, and is justified under federal regulations permitting limited source justification and solicitation from a single source. The decision not to compete was based on Interior Telephone Company's unique capability to provide the needed services at the location. The announcement was posted in mid-August 2016, with a deadline for responses by August 22, 2016, solely for market research purposes rather than soliciting quotes, emphasizing that any competition determination rests with the government’s discretion. Key contacts for further information include Tony Kuntz at the Fish & Wildlife Services. The contract serves to ensure continuity and reliability of essential telecommunications services at a remote location critical to the agency’s operations.