N -- This procurement action is for installation of a Dual-ONU Equipment cabinet in place of a Litespan 672, installing Fibers for telephone service in support of the USSS mission. This immediate action i

The U.S. Secret Service intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Verizon Communications, 1070 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA 02169 for the upgrade and installation and support of radio, telephone and network circuits for a new office space. This notice is neither a request for proposal nor a solicitation of offers. Based on the requirements of this Solicitation, the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with one source under the authority of FAR 6.302. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed requirement, on a full and open competitive basis upon receipt of responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. No formal solicitation package is available. Only written responses will be accepted and must be received within 4 calendar days of the date of this notice. The Government anticipates an award date on or about 20 February 2004. The Government will not be responsible for any costs in the preparation of responses to this announcement. See Note 22 – Please insert “4 days” in lieu of “45 days.”