Infrastructure Upgrade Project (IUP) Acquisition, Implementation and Program Support

FedBizOpps: Limited Sources J&A FAR 8.405-6(b)(1) - Only one source is capable of responding due to the unique or specialized nature of the work. This Special Notice is notification that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) intends to award on a limited source basis to Noblis, Inc., a contract for Telecommunication Support Services. The Internal Revenue Service, National Procurement Office intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Noblis, Inc., 3150 Fairview Park Drive, Falls Church, VA 22042 for consulting support services under the GSA Mission Oriented Business Integrated Services (MOBIS) schedule contract GS-10F-0189T. The IRS requires support to assist with the acquisition phase of the IRS Infrastructure Upgrade Project (IUP). This includes requirements and PWS development, and a VoIP acquisition to modernize the current TDM-based Aspect Automated Call Distributors (ACD's) and associated systems. This notice is neither a request for quote nor a solicitation of offers. Based on the requirements of this Solicitation, the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with one source under the authority of FAR8.405-6(a)(1). A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed requirement, on a full and open competitive basis upon receipt of responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. No formal solicitation package is available. Only written responses will be accepted and must be received within three (3) calendar days of the date of this notice. The Government anticipates an award date on or about September 30, 2012. The Government will not be responsible for any costs in the preparation of responses to this announcement.