DATAPATH BOA NOTICE OF INTENT

The Bagram Regional Contracting Center plans to enter into a Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) with DataPath, 3095 Satellite Blvd., Building 800, Suite 600 Duluth, Ga. 30096. The BOA will have a ordering period (five years or less) and include line items for various communication hardware systems, subsystems, and components; hardware and software product improvements, technical support, technical documentation, training, equipment repair and spare parts required to keep system in good working order.. Based on market research it appears only DATAPATH, is the only contractor that has the ability to provide to provide the components, spare parts, upgrades and necessary item necessary to maintain our satelite based communications in good working order. Negotiated Orders will be placed against the BOA on a sole-source basis with DATAPATH in accordance with FAR 6.302-1; Only one responsible source and no other supplies will satisfy agency requirements. DATAPATH has developed unique Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) products and system that has been fielded and in use in Afghanistan. DATAPATH is the sole provider and proprietary owner of the various hardware systems, subsystems, and components that are currently fielded in the Afghanistan Area of Responsibility(AOR) and has technical expertise available in the local area as needed. No formal solicitation will be issued. In addition, this also constitutes the notice to solicit quotes and award under commercial item procedures for 3 to 4 know requirements for 2.4 m antenna, 40w, sspa, heaters, SST spares and DDT spare parts and UHST spare parts if the the BOA is not in effect at time the items are needed to be placed on orders. These requirements are consider urgent and compelling in support of the operations. Questions or inquiries should be directed to [email protected]. Complete mailing address Bagram Regional Contracting Center, Bldg 90, Bagram AF, Afghanistan, APO AE 09354