The U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Facilities, Security & Contracting (FSC), Contracting Group, has a requirement for wireless communication services. OPM intends to issue a non-competitive award that will result in a contract to Cellco Partnership, doing business as Verizon Wireless, located at One Verizon Way, Baskins Ridge, NJ 07920 for a period of one year. This non-competitive award is based on the fact that this vital service would be disrupted during any conversion if a new vendor were chosen. In addition, OPM currently has several Verizon wireless communication devices (blackberries, cell phones, and accessories). If a new vendor were to be chosen additional costs would be incurred due to OPM employees having to convert and reconfigure new equipment. This requirement is conducted in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12 - Commercial Items. The authority for this award is FAR 13.106-1(b), soliciting from a single source; P urchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold, contracting officers may solicit from one source if the contracting officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available . THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTATIONS. However, all responsible parties interested in this procurement must submit a capability statement within 4 calendar days from the date of this notice. Submissions after that date will not be considered. No solicitation will be issued, therefore, any requests for the solicitation will not be considered. Interested parties wishing to submit their questions, interest, and capabilities must do so in writing via email. Oral and facsimile requests for information will not be considered. Verification of receipt of electronic transmission is the sole responsibility of the contractor. A determination not to compete this action based upon responses received is at the sole discretion of the Government. Central Contractor Registration (CCR) is required prior to execution of award. A detailed capability statement must be submitted to
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