Continuity Contract

The current Federal Telecommunications System 2001 (FTS2001) Bridge Long Distance Contract with Sprint Nextel Corporation (GS00T06NSD0002) will expire at midnight on May 31, 2011. This notice is to advise that the General Services Administration (GSA) intends to negotiate, on a sole source basis, for continued performance for a six-month period beginning June 1, 2011 and ending November 30, 2011 with one six month option. The estimated dollar value is $147,500,000 . This contract is authorized under FAR 6.302-7 (under the Public Interest exception to full-and-open competition). 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 Bridge 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. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the agency.