K--TELECONFERENCE SYSTEM QTY 2

The Department of Defense, through the Defense Ammunition Center at the McAlester Army Ammo Plant, intends to issue a sole source purchase order via Simplified Acquisition Procedures to Ultra-Criticom for upgrading existing video teleconferencing equipment to the Polycom HDX 8000 system. Ultra-Criticom currently holds a three-year maintenance support contract for the existing system and has specialized expertise in securing video teleconferences. The planned upgrade must seamlessly integrate with the current equipment, making Ultra-Criticom the only suitable provider, thus justifying the decision to forgo full and open competition under applicable Federal Acquisition Regulation provisions. This procurement action is governed by FAR 13.106-1(b) and FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(iii), allowing for an award without competitive bidding due to unique circumstances surrounding compatibility and existing contractual relationships. The notice clarifies that it is not a request for offers and that any information received will primarily serve to gauge the need for future competitive procurements. Interested parties are advised that telephone inquiries will not be accepted, with all communications directed to the designated contracting officer via email. The contract is identified under solicitation number W44W9M2165009M and falls within NAICS code 334290, pertaining to communications equipment manufacturing.