D -- DISN Video Services-Global

The Defense Information Technology Contracting Organization, Systems Procurement Branch (AQSS22) intends to issue a sole source modification to AT&T Communications, Government Solutions, 1900 Gallows Road, Vienna, VA 22182. The proposed modification is a continuation and extension of work performed by AT&T under contract DCA200-97-D-0054 that was competitively awarded in February 1997. This contract requires AT&T to provide network and hub operations for DISN Video Services (DVS). A follow-on competition is in process and the anticipated award is in the fourth quarter of FY 2003. This modification provides a continuation of support until implementation of the DVS II contract. AT&T owns and operates all the equipment and proprietary software for the existing DISN Video Services under the DVS-G contract. The Network Operations Center is located in an AT&T facility in Dranesville VA. The government is unable to turn operations over to another vendor since they do not own any of the equipment. AT&T is the only vendor to incorporate both dial-up and dedicated Video Teleconference Facilities (VTFs) and provide classified support at the level of security required in the time frame available. To maintain operational readiness and continuous capability to perform its primary mission, DOD cannot afford any disruption of DVS-G services. AT&T provides this secure service at a reliability of 99.6% on dedicated transmission links. The statutory authority for other than full and open competition is 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. All inquiries regarding this synopsis shall be submitted electronically and directed to Lora T. Benhoff, Contract Negotiator, at [email protected]. Estimated date of award is 30 Apr 2003. All responsible sources will be considered in evaluating the determination to issue a sole source contract. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 517910 will be used for determining company size status.