Fiber Optic Cable Lease - Notice of Intent to Sole Source

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) intends to contract using other than full and open competition for the lease of single-mode optical fiber (SMF) that ensures TSA maintains continuous network connectivity to all TSA-occupied space within Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). Accordingly, TSA intends to award a purchase order to the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, 1 Aviation Circle, Washington, DC 20001. This purchase order will address the requirements of the TSA Office of Information Technology (OIT) and TSA Operations and Engineering Division (OED). TSA intends to award this requirement under the authority of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 12 and 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). The purchase order is for a 12-month base period and four 12-month option periods. TSA requires the lease of 198 strands of single-mode optical fiber (SMF) and associated fiber cross connections in order to ensure continuous network connectivity for TSA personnel in the TSA administrative and operational space at DCA and IAD Airports. This synopsis is not a request for competitive quotes. It is a notice that outlines the Government's intent to contract on a sole source basis with the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority. Sources may identify their interest and capability to respond to this notice. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. In doing so, interested sources must submit detailed capabilities and any other information that demonstrates their ability to meet the needs of the Government. Detailed capabilities must be submitted by email to TSA Contract Specialist Andrea Adam (andrea.adam@tsa.dhs.gov) in an electronic format that is compatible with Word 2007. Submissions must be received by April 15, 2016, no later than 4:00 pm, local time, Washington, DC. All information shall be furnished at no cost or obligation to the Government. Responses shall be limited to no more than two (2) pages. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract action, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. This synopsis is not to be considered a request for quotations or proposals but is displaying the Government's intent to pursue a sole source strategy for this acquisition. Interested vendors who may wish to seek subcontracting opportunities should contact the above named company directly. Contracting Office Address: Transportation Security Administration Office of Acquisition - TSA-25 601 S. 12th Street Arlington, Virginia 20598 -6025 United States Place of Performance: Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) Washington, DC Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) Sterling, VA Primary Point of Contact: Andrea S. Adam Contract Specialist andrea.adam@tsa.dhs.gov Phone: 571-227-4627