University of Rochester telephone support services for the NROTC office on campus

The Fleet Logistics Center Contracting Department at the Groton Office plans to award a sole source purchase order to the University of Rochester for telephone support services at the NROTC office located on their campus. This procurement will follow Simplified Acquisition Procedures under FAR Part 13 and is authorized as an Other than Full Competition acquisition in accordance with FAR 6.302-1. The anticipated award date for this contract is September 4, 2014. This procurement approach reflects the government's discretion not to compete based on the specifics of this sole source justification. The contract pertains specifically to providing telephone support under NAICS code 517919, which relates to telecommunications services. While no formal request for bids is being issued, this action aims to ensure continued support for the NROTC office's communication needs at the university campus. The transaction highlights the government's reliance on the University of Rochester’s capabilities to deliver specialized services efficiently without competitive solicitation.