D--AT&T Metro Ethernet Service

NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE: Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Network Contracting Office 9 (NCO 9) intends to award a sole source contract award to BellSouth Telecommunications, Inc., DBA AT&T Southeast Southeast, 2180 LAKE BLVD NE, ATLANTA, GA 30319-5309. The Period of Performance for Contract Award will be one (1) twelve (12) month period. This requirement is for Ethernet and data services and associated devices from BellSouth Telecommunications, Inc., DBA AT&T Southeast to replace services currently rendered to Veterans Affairs Knoxville AT&T Metro Ethernet Service Account KNVLTNWH42W. In addition to voice and data services, other wireless non-voice and data related services are subject to annual renewal. These services are Global International Roaming, Text/PIX/FLIX Messaging, Tethering, Wireless Priority Service (WPS), and GPS Navigation. Some services are available via the contractor's FSS contract. The devices, which include cellular telephones, push-to-talk cellular devices, smart phones (Blackberry, iPhones, Androids), and mobile broadband devices (Cards, MiFi, Cameras, Tablets, iPads), are not available via the contractor's FSS contract and, therefore, will be incorporated as open market items in accordance with FAR 8.402(f). Due to issues relating to device/network interoperability, device activation, and device pricing, BellSouth Telecommunications, Inc., DBA AT&T Southeast is the only vendor capable of providing a comprehensive solution, including access to BellSouth Telecommunications, Inc., DBA AT&T Southeast voice and data services, compatible mobile devices, and activation for mobile devices. THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES; however, any firm that believes it can meet the requirements may give written notification prior to the response due date and time. Supporting evidence must be furnished in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to perform the requirements. Responses received will be evaluated; however, a determination by the Government not to compete the proposed procurement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. If no responses are received, the Government will proceed with the award. Responses are due by October 15, 2012, 12:00 p.m. (EDT). Responses shall be submitted via e-mail to [email protected]. Telephone requests or inquires will not be accepted.