J -- Operation and Maintenance of Base Telecommunication System at Luke AFB AZ

This is a notice of intent to extend the existing contract by two months on a sole source basis with QWEST Communications Federal Services, Inc. 7800 East Orchard to provide non-personal services for operations, maintenance and recurring support services of the Base Telecommunications System (BTS) at Luke AFB AZ and off site locations. The system consists of a Nortel MSL 100 Supernode, and is running version BCS-33 software. The MSL 100 is currently equipped for 6,129 lines, (wired for 9216 lines), 187 analog trunks 48 digital trunks interfaces, the main distribution frame, the inside and outside cable plants, ancillary equipment and customer Premise equipment. There are two remote systems: 1) Gila bend (65 miles from Luke AFB AZ) with a Meridian 1, release 19, equipped with 96 digital lines, 288 analog lines and 24 universal trunks. 2) Auxiliary Field (21 Miles from Luke AFB AZ) with a Rockwell Microwave Video Radio System. The requirement includes both commercial and Defense Network System (DSN) trunks, Access to FTS 2001, Hot lines, Data Circuits, Radio Circuits, and Crash Nets. LAN fault isolation and Data transport testing is included in this effort. This contract may also be used to install telecommunications wiring in dormitories, military family housing, visiting airmen?s and officer?s quarters, temporary lodging facilities, etc.. No orientation period will be available. The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. This is a sole source procurement under the authority of FAR 6.302-1 Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements and is not for competitive quotes.