J--Centurion Interactive Voice Response Equipment Maintenance

The United States Military Academy intends to award a sole source contract to Centurion, Inc. for the provision of warranty, customer care, and maintenance services for existing Centurion interactive voice response (IVR) equipment. The contract spans an initial period from September 23, 2012, to September 22, 2013, with the possibility of extending through four additional option years. The total estimated contract value is $54,800. The sole source justification is based on statutory authority, citing that Centurion, Inc. is the only responsible source capable of fulfilling the requirement, with no alternative suppliers or services adequate to meet the agency’s needs. This contract falls under the NAICS code 811213, corresponding to the repair and maintenance of electronic equipment, with a size standard of $25 million. The Department of Defense office responsible for this award is located at West Point, NY. The notice clarifies that this communication is not a solicitation or request for quotations and that no competitive solicitation will be issued. Additionally, the government reserves the right to decide not to compete the requirement upon response to this notice, and a reduced response window of two days is provided in lieu of the usual 45 days.