Telephone Support Services for NROTC office located at Norwich University

The Fleet Logistics Center Contracting Department at the Groton Office plans to award a sole source purchase order to Norwich University for telephone support services specifically for the NROTC office on their campus. This procurement will proceed under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures outlined in FAR Part 13, and it is authorized as Other than Full Competition under FAR 6.302-1, indicating that the government has determined that only one source is suitable for providing these services. The anticipated date for awarding the contract is September 4, 2014. This action is a direct award and not a solicitation for bids, emphasizing that the government retains full discretion over the decision not to compete this purchase. The contract involves services classified under the NAICS code 517919, which relates to telecommunications support, and supports the NROTC office’s operational needs at Norwich University. Additional details and justification for sole sourcing are documented in an attached justification, ensuring compliance with acquisition regulations while streamlining the procurement process.