Sole Source Notification

The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) intends to issue a sole source award to Cingular Wireless for "Voice and Data Services for Blackberrys". This notice is per FAR citation 6.302-1. The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) has a requirement for services on GSM/GPRS technology cell phones. These phones have been previously purchased from the service provider Cingular Wireless. Currently, Cingular Wireless is the only provider for these services at the BEP. If the Bureau were to purchase service from another provider, the BEP would be required to purchase new mobile phones. This purchase will be made against Cingular's published GSA schedule No. GS-35F-0297K. Contact Kathleen Reidy, Contract Specialist, at 202-874-2507 or [email protected] by Tuesday September 1, 2009 2 PM EST with any questions.