Monthly Access Charges for Intrastate Communications Circuit 32HCQA953359

The Bureau of Reclamation intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with the TDS/Happy Valley Telephone Company for the use of Intrastate communication circuit: 32HCQA9533590-001-PT under the authority of FAR Part 13.106-1(b)(1) for a base and 4 option years. TDS/Happy Valley Telephone Company is the only service provider in the area and rates are based on National Carrier Exchange Association and California Public Utilities Commission rates. A sole source justification has been prepared in support of this acquisition. Firms believing they can provide this requirement must provide written notification to the Contracting Officer with supporting evidence to that effect and in sufficient detail to demonstrate the respondent's ability to meet the stated requirements. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. All responses received within 5 calendar days of the date of publication of this notice will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed action based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Responses should include the firm's Dun and Bradstreet number (DUNS) and Tax Identification Number (TIN). Firms should identify business size (i.e. small business, other than small business, etc.) in accordance with the size standard for NAICS Code 517110 which is 1500 employees. The estimated award date is August 1, 2016. Responses and questions concerning this solicitation should be directed to Nanci Pigeon at contact@example.gov.