Bridge Contract for Long Distance Telecommunications Services from AT&T

The current Federal Telecommunications System 2001 (FTS2001) Long Distance Crossover Contract with AT&T Corporation (GS00T01AHD0002) will expire at midnight on February 27, 2009. This notice is to advise that the General Services Administration (GSA) intends to negotiate, on a sole source basis, for continued performance for a 16-month period beginning February 28, 2009 and ending June 30, 2010. The estimated dollar value is $166M. This contract is authorized under FAR 6.302-1 (only one responsible source, and no other services will satisfy the agency requirements). The incumbent is in place, operational and able to provide the services during this interim period with full system implementation without interruption and degradation. The agency cannot perform its mission during this interim period nor can it tolerate the disruption to its customer agencies. The interim period encompasses the time needed for agencies to complete the fair opportunity process under the Networx Program, and the period required to complete any transition from FTS2001 to Networx. The contract is necessary to allow sufficient time to implement transition and phase out the existing contract. This is not a formal solicitation. The Government does not require individual acknowledgement by potential respondents.