Intent to Procure Brand Name Supplies via NETCENTS (Cisco VoIP Phones)

The 48th Contracting Squadron plans to acquire Cisco VoIP phones through a non-competitive process using Simplified Acquisition Procedures under FAR 6.302-1(4)(c). This procurement is brand name specific and will be conducted via the Government IT contract vehicle NETCENTS. The notice indicates an intent to purchase these specific supplies rather than seeking competitive quotations. The government retains discretion to decide whether or not to pursue competitive procurement based on feedback received from this notice. The purpose of gathering information is to help determine the necessity of competitive bidding. The solicitation, identified as F3B3C19055AC01, was posted on March 9, 2009, and involves the standard industrial classification under NAICS code 423690. The place of performance is listed as Bury St. Edmonds. Primary and alternate points of contact are provided for correspondence, including Nathan J Mansfield and Steven F. Quillin. This procurement is designed to meet a specific operational need for Cisco VoIP phones, leveraging an established government contract vehicle to streamline acquisition.