D -- High Speed Internet Maintenance

The National Library of Medicine (NLM) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) proposes to procure from Internet2, PO Box 7655, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48107. The requirement consists of the acquisition of high speed internet connections for NIH and connected to university systems. Backup access, maintenance and services will also be acquired through this acquisition. This service will support the NIH scientific community and its researchers. The Period of Performance for this acquisition will last for a period of one year (12 month). The requirement may be renewed. This acquisition is less than the Simplified threshold. This support will be performed under the warranty. Internet2 is the only party known to NIH that can meet the above requirements for the existing network/system. A Sole Source is warranted to maintain the continuity of the environment, avoid service disruptions, and provide the best value to the government. This is not a solicitation for competitive proposals. However, if any other interested party believes that it can meet the requirements it may submit a statement of capabilities. The capability statement and any other information furnished must be in writing, and must contain material in sufficient detail to allow NIH to determine if the party can meet all of the foregoing requirements. Offers must also be accompanied by descriptive literature, warranties, and/or other information that demonstrates that the offer meets all of the foregoing requirements. Capability statements and related materials must be received in this office by 4:00 p.m. EST on the closing date of this announcement. If you have any questions, please contact Maxwell Kimpson at (301) 496-6546 or by email at [email protected]. Collect calls will not be accepted. The determination to compete or not compete the proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. The information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.