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This is a Notice of Intent to issue a sole source purchase order using Simplified Acquisition Procedures of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13 to Ultra-Criticom for upgrade to the existing video teleconferencing equipment to Polycom HDX 8000. Defense Ammunition Center is currently in an existing 3 year maintenance support contract with Ultra-Criticom. Ultra-Criticom is fully experienced in the Defense Ammunitions current capabilities with the existing equipment and specializes in securing Video Teleconferences. Due to being in the existing 3 year maintenance support contract with Criticom for the current Video Teleconferencing System and the upgrade has to be compatible with existing equipment for integration it would not be in the governments best interest to seek alternate sources. Any purchase order will be awarded under other than full and open competition as authorized by FAR 13.106-1(b) and FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(iii). This is not a request for offers. A determination by the Government not to compete this procurement based upon 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 future competitive procurements. Telephone requests or inquiries WILL NOT be accepted. The point of contact is Contracting Officer, Darla Lott, email [email protected]