Cable Internet and Telecommunications Services

The U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Eastern Region Acquisitions Division-Kansas City office intends to award, on a sole source basis, under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), to Bright House Networks LLC for cable telecommunication service to include six full feature phone lines with voicemail and two static IP at 15Mbps X2 Mbps. Service would be for a base year and two option years. A Sources Sought Notice was posted on the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) website on October 30, 2012 and closed on November 09, 2012. No responses were received. Background NOAA's Office of Law Enforcement is dedicated to enforcing laws that conserve and protect our nation's living marine resources and their natural habitat. It is necessary to strategically open and maintain offices throughout the southeast region of the United States in support of this mission. Internet and phone services are required in each of these field offices. Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) service with a speed of 6 mb down/512 kb up does not meet the minimum requirements as set forth by the Southeast Office of Law Enforcement and therefore cannot be considered. Requirements and Specifications • Six full featured phone lines with voicemail: o Unlimited local and long distance on one bill, includes United States. Canada, Puerto Rico, Guam, US Virgin Islands, Northern Mariana Islands. o Hunt Groups (Call Rollover) allows many individuals to a group on lines for incoming calls. o Three-Way Call Transfer allows a user to add a third party to the call. o Call forward, Call waiting, Caller ID & Anonymous Call Reject. o Enhanced 911 (911 operator can see your phone number and address). o Block Inbound and /or Outbound Calls. o Competitive International Rates o Online billing and call detail • 15 Mbps x 2 Mbps Internet Service with two Static IP's Sole Source Bright House Networks LLC is the only known provider of cable service for the following address: National Marine Fisheries Service 5537 S. Williamson Blvd Port Orange, FL 32128