NOTICE OF THE GOVERNMENT’S INTENT TO ISSUE A SOLE SOURCE AWARD CONTRACT TO AT&T CORPORATION FOR INTERNET SERVICES

THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE – THIS IS A NOTICE OF THE GOVERNMENT’S INTENT TO ISSUE A SOLE SOURCE AWARD CONTRACT TO AT&T CORPORATION FOR INTERNET SERVICES The Department of Defense (DoD), Washington Headquarters Services, Acquisition Directorate, (WHS/AD) intends to award a sole source contract under the statutory authority permitting Other than Full and Open Competition, Simplified Procedures to Certain Commercial Items implemented in the Federal Acquisition Regulation, FAR 13.106(b)(1)(i) “Soliciting from a single source.” WHS/AD intends to issue a firm-fixed price contract to AT&T CORP., 3033 Chain Bridge Rd, Oakton, VA, 22185-1000, DUNS: 621599893, CAGE Code: 0LUL1. The contract is necessary to provide internet services, which deliver Internet Protocol Service (IPS) with comprehensive layered security and proactive, 24x7 network monitoring and maintenance. The anticipated period of performance will be for one 3-month base period with three 12-month option periods. The primary North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 517311, Wired Telecommunications Carriers, Small Business Size Standard of 1,500 employees. This notice of intent is NOT a request for proposals or quotations. Requests for copies of a solicitation in response to this notice will not be honored or acknowledged.