R--Local Services for Telecommunications from AT&T Bellsouth for VAMC Salisbury, NC

The W.G. (Bill) Hefner VA Medical Center in Salisbury, North Carolina, intends to enter into a sole source procurement with AT&T (Bellsouth) for local telecommunication services to support its Office of Information & Technology (OI&T) operations. The contract is planned to cover a base period starting October 1, 2009, through September 30, 2010, with an option for one additional year. This procurement will be conducted under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, allowing the government to negotiate exclusively with a single source without soliciting competitive bids. The action is strictly a sources sought notice and not a request for competitive quotes, with the government retaining full discretion over the decision not to compete. The solicitation, identified by number VA-246-09-RP-0155, aligns with the NAICS code 517110 for telecommunications services and is managed by the Department of Veterans Affairs’ NETWORK Contracting Office 6 based in Hampton, Virginia. Interested parties can direct inquiries exclusively via email or fax to Mrs. Colette Miller at the VA Medical Center, who also serves as the contact point for questions. This contract focuses on providing local telecom support necessary for the medical center’s communication infrastructure, emphasizing continuity and specialized service from an established telecommunications provider.