D -- Videoconferencing System Maintenance

A:We are requiring the vendor to be local, the closest authorized Polycom vendor is located in Atlanta. Q:We can supply that same service as an authorized agent for Polycom's GSA Schedule, would we be able to bid on this opportunity? If so, we would need to know how many iPowers and the Models of these iPowers. A:It will be a GSA purchase. Q:Please clarify the award intent on this opportunity? Is this a GSA purchase to one of Polycom's authorized Federal resellers using Polycom's GSA Schedule or was this a direct purchase through Polycom? Award of maintenance service of Polycom iPower videoconferencing systems for Maxwell Air Force Base for the period of four months, 1 June 2005 through 30 September 2005. System maintenance will include routine maintenance (clean, repair and test), software downloads and recertification of warrantied Polycom iPower units. Future systems upgrades will allso be incorporated. It is the intent of this agency to award a sole source contract under statutory authority, 10 USC 2304(c)(1), set forth in Federatl Acquisition Regulation 6.302-1, Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. This agency intends to award to Polycom, Inc., 4750 Willow Road, Pleasonton, CA 94588-2762.