NUMBER: PR: 0040288088 POSTED DATE: 08/22/2016 SUBJECT: Cellular Data This announcement constitutes the only notice. This is not a request for quotes. A determination not to compete is solely within the discretion of the Government. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Responses must be received no later than August 26, 2016, by sending an e-mail to
[email protected]; however, any technical data received will be for the sole purpose of market research for future requirements. Under Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP), Fish & Wildlife Services, Region 7 Contracting and General Services intends to issue a sole source, firm-fixed price order to: COMPANY: Verizon Wireless FOR : $4798.80 ON: 08/29/2016 NAICS: 517210 Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite). AUTHORITY: 8.405-6(a)(2) Limited Sources Justification and Approval 13.106(b) Soliciting from a single source Determinations not to compete this proposed procurement were made because: Verizon data services nationwide, to include the state of Alaska in the 3-4G (25mbs) range are more robust and have much greater coverage in remote communities where service is critical for type of use needed. Verizon provides this along with comprehensive agreements with local cellular carriers not covered by other national carriers.3/4G coverage and data throughputs are critical when accessing and running real time also critical to use of service. Lag times or lack of coverage reduces real time situational awareness to the mission of which the service for these devices is critical. For more information contact Michelle Lowe @ 907-786-3366 OR
[email protected].