--Intent to Sole Source Telecommunication services to Qwest

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District plans to award a single source, firm fixed price contract to Qwest Corporation for T1 telecommunication services connecting the Walla Walla District Office and the Lower Granite Natural Resources Office in Clarkston, Washington. This contract will cover an initial base year with options to extend for up to four additional years. While the intention is to award this contract directly to Qwest under FAR 13.101(b)(1), the government is inviting all responsible sources to submit responses by February 27, 2007, at 2:00 pm PDT. These responses will be considered to determine whether a competitive procurement might be conducted in the future, though this announcement itself is not a solicitation for bids or proposals. Responses can be submitted via email or fax to the designated point of contact, with no payment intended for information provided. The contract is unrestricted in terms of business size and falls under the NAICS code 517110, which covers telecommunications services. The acquisition emphasizes providing continuous telecommunication connectivity essential for operational communication between two government offices, reflecting a focus on maintaining consistent and reliable T1 service in the region.