D--Agency land and data line services

Notice of intent to negotiate a sole-source award for agency land and data line services. This agency intends to enter into a sole source firm-fixed-price contract with Citizens Utilities Rural Company Inc. Under authority of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) only one source. This agency intends to issue a five-year contract consisting of one 12-month base plus four (4) option years which may be exercised unilaterally by the Government. Option periods are subject to successful performance and availability of funds for the current year. Citizens Utilities Rural Company Inc. is a telephone company operating under Frontier Communications. Frontier Communications owns the phone lines and switching equipment. Solicitation is not available and technical questions will not be answered. NAICS code applicable is 517311. If a firm believes this agency should not pursue this procurement, it should submit a capability statement and pricing information for this requirement by 8/30/2022, 8:00 a.m. PDT. Point of contact is Randall Brown Contract Specialist at (520) 723-6208, or via email [email protected]. This is a simplified acquisition with an estimated value of less than $100,000.00.