Notice of Intent to Sole Source to Transbeam, Inc.,

The Government intends to award a sole source contract to Transbeam, Inc. for fiber internet access services to support the Department of State, Bureau of Public Affairs, Foreign Press Center at the United Nations in New York, NY. The contract period is estimated to be twelve months, operating under NAICS code 517110. Transbeam, located at 8 W 38th Street, New York, is uniquely qualified to provide these services as it holds a necessary security clearance to operate within the United Nations building, a critical requirement for fulfilling the agency's needs. This sole source award is justified under federal acquisition regulations, specifically citing 41 USC 253(c)(1) and FAR Part 6.302-1, recognizing that Transbeam is the only responsible source capable of meeting the agency's operational demands. No other suppliers or services can satisfy these requirements due to the security clearance and specialized access constraints. This notice is formal and not a request for proposal, with contract specialists Raschell D. Jones and Maureen P. Borek designated as points of contact for this procurement.