70 -- COMPONENTS FOR SECURE INTERNET PROTOCAL

The Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center (SPAWARSYSCEN ) Charleston intends to isue a sole source commercial contract, in accordance with FAR 13.5 to AT&T, 5420 Millstream Road/1E Port Bldg., McCleanville, NC 27301. This requirement covers the procurement of various components for a Secure Internet Protocol. These components are in support of AT&T network equipment at the Marine Corps Network Operations and Security Command (MCNOSC), in support of the Marine Corps Warfighter. AT&T is currently the only known sole provider for this network and the only known source that has the capability to insure continuity of critical network operations. The total estimated value is $455,000.00. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 334611 and the size standard is 750 employees. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. Interested parties may submit comments in writing to the contract specialist, Gloria Myers, Code 0215GM SPAWARSYSCEN Charleston, telephone number (843) 218-5934, email address: [email protected] no later than 13 Sep 05 by 3:00 PM EST. Note 22 applies.