J--Maintenance and Tech Support for and Alcatel-Lucent 5ESS Telephone Switch

The Sierra Army Depot plans to award a sole source contract to LGS Innovation LLC of High Point, North Carolina, for software and technical support services related to an Alcatel-Lucent 5ESS telephone switch. The contract will consist of a base period plus four option periods and will be executed under Simplified Acquisitions Procedures. This procurement is justified under 10 U.S.C. 2304(C)(1) and FAR 6.302-1, which allow for contracting with only one source due to the unique capabilities of the vendor. The Government reserves the right to determine whether to compete the contract after considering any expressions of interest or capabilities submitted in response to this notice, though this is not a solicitation for competitive proposals. The contract falls under the NAICS code 811213 and will be administered by the W6QK Siad Contract Office of the Department of Defense, located at Sierra Army Depot in Herlong, California. The primary focus of the award is the maintenance and technical support of the specified telephone switch system. Interested parties may indicate their interest or capability to fulfill the requirements, but the Government maintains sole discretion over proceeding with a competitive acquisition or moving forward with the sole source action.