58--Communication Bridge Upgrade

In accordance with FAR Parts 12 and 13, Acquisition of Commercial Items and Simplified Acquisition Procedures, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Spectel Inc. for the upgrade the communications bridge. The upgrade from the Spectel system 70 to the Spectel 780 will convert the current 24 port system to a 48 port system. The enhancements are necessary to handle increased demand and provide higher speed connectivity. THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. However, interested parties may identify their interest and capability and respond to the office identified above. Documentation must be received by July 7, 2003 in order to be considered by the EPA. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon assessment of responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Interested parties should submit a written response to Garry Plear by fax at (513)487-2107 or by e-mail at [email protected] to receive consideration for this contract. Telephone responses will not be honored.