--NOTICE OF INTENT TO EXTEND SERVICES. A sources sought notice has been posted for recompetition.

The Department of Defense, through the W00Y Contracting Office at Fort Belvoir, VA, has issued a notice of intent to extend the current telecommunications support services contract (number W911W4-07-P-0046) for the period from March 1 to August 31, 2008. This extension, valued at approximately $2.23 million, is being pursued under FAR clause 52.217-8 and aims to maintain continuity of services while allowing time for recompeting the contract. A separate sources sought notice has been posted to identify potential competitors for the upcoming solicitation. This contract supports the NAICS code 541513, which relates to telecommunications services. The point of contact for matters regarding this extension is Kazankina Stewart, reachable via email. The overall goal is to ensure uninterrupted telecommunications support within the Intelligence and Security Command (INSCOM) framework while transitioning to a competitively awarded contract. The contracting activity emphasizes transparency and competition in following acquisition regulations during this process.