The Indian Health Service (IHS) intends to solicit and award on a sole source basis to Fibergate, Inc. DBA Zayo Premier, located4500 S 129th East Avenue, Tulsa, OK 74134 for the renewal of lease and maintenance of fiber connectivity between two IHS loactions in Rockville, MD. Specifically, provide the following: - Primary fiber pair and alternate path fiber pair between Twinbook Parkway and Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD - Single fiber pair between Ardennes Ave and Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD The Indian Health Service (IHS), an agency within the Department of Health and Human Services, is responsible for providing federal health services to American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/AN). The provision of health services to members of federally-recognized tribes grew out of the special government-to-government relationship between the federal government and Indian tribes. This relationship, established in 1787, is based on Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution, and has been given form and substance by numerous treaties, laws, Supreme Court decisions, and Executive Orders. The IHS provides a comprehensive health service delivery system for AI/ANs who are members of 566 federally recognized Tribes across the U.S. The IHS Headquarters is located in Rockville, Maryland with some Headquarters programs located in Albuquerque, New Mexico; Dallas, Texas; Seattle, Washington; and Tucson, Arizona. It is believed that Zayo is the sole source for this requirement, permitting other than full and open competition under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, due replacement parts must be compatible with existing equipment. Fiber interfaces on existing endpoint equipment is designed to support the fiber provided by Zayo. It is anticipated that a fixed price contract type for a The period of performance will be one 12-month base year, with three 12-month options years. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations; however, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency. All information furnished must contain sufficient detail to allow the government to determine if it can meet the above specifications described herein. A determination by the Government not to compete the proposed acquisition based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Please reference the announcement number on all correspondence.
