Notice of Intent - Local Telecommunications Service

The General Services Administration (GSA) plans to extend its sole-source contract with Paetec (doing business as Wind Stream) under contract GS01T13BKD1010 for Local Telecommunications Services in the New England region. This extension will continue service through May 31, 2023, beyond the current contract expiration date of October 17, 2019. The extension is authorized under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-7 exception for public interest, allowing GSA to bypass full and open competition. The primary rationale is to provide agencies additional time to incorporate IT Modernization efforts and transition smoothly from local telecommunications services to the Enterprise Infrastructure-Solution (EIS) follow-on contracts. The estimated value of this contract extension is approximately $45 million, shared across the New England states of Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Maine. GSA has identified this extension as beneficial for enhancing cybersecurity, improving technical and operational efficiencies, and achieving long-term cost savings. The contract falls under NAICS code 517311, which covers wired telecommunications carriers. Contract management and inquiries can be addressed to Steven R. Barry, the designated GSA contract specialist.