X -- Tower Space Rental

The 354th Contracting Squadron plans to award a sole source contract to AT&T Alascom to provide tower space for the United States Air Force at three locations in Alaska: Harding Lake, Donnelly Dome, and Delta Junction. This procurement is proprietary, and as such, no competitive solicitation will be issued. The contract, identified by Reference No: FA5004-04-T-R038, will follow provisions and clauses current as per Federal Acquisition Regulation Circular 2001-06, with an expected performance period from October 1, 2004, through September 30, 2005. The work falls under the NAICS code 561210 and requires the contractor to be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database. Although this notice does not solicit competitive bids, the government invites interested parties to express their interest within ten days of publication to aid in determining whether to pursue a competitive procurement. This acquisition is classified under NAICS 531120 for tower space rental and is administered by the Department of Defense at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. The notice clarifies that any decision not to compete the contract will rest solely with the government after considering any responses received. Commercial practices will apply throughout the contract, and the government encourages interested parties to contact the Flight Chief, Maria B. Finan, for further information regarding the opportunity. The special notice serves primarily as an informational announcement rather than a solicitation, ensuring transparency while proceeding with the proprietary procurement.