D--Verizon Wireless Cellular Services

Verizon Wireless Cellular Services Notice of Intent to Sole Source THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE-SOURCE CONTRACT AND IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES. The Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation), Acquisitions Operations Branch (AOB) seeks to award a sole source award to Cellco Partnership DBA as Verizon Wireless, One Verizon Wy, Basking Ridge, NJ, 07920-1025. The U.S. Department of the Interior¿s Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) has a requirement for cellular and wireless devices and telecommunication plans. Reclamation¿s mission requires travel and communication throughout the United States and to remote locations on a daily basis. Reclamation needs a contractor that can provide wireless support, cell phones and reliable nationwide coverage 24 hours, 7 days a week. Reclamation is requesting a wireless carrier that will provide 4G/5G voice, unlimited texting and data plans for both its existing and new mobile/cellular and wireless devices which include (but are not limited to): smartphones, iPads, cell phones, and MiFi Units. This is a follow-on contract which replaces R16PD00009 with Cellco Partnership DBA as Verizon Wireless. It is estimated that it would cost Reclamation in excess of $2,000,000.00 for device costs, service transition, and government staff resources to transition the program to a new cellular carrier. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 517312 and the size standard is 1500 employees. The Government intends to solicit directly with Cellco Partnership DBA as Verizon Wireless. No solicitation package will be issued. This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive quotes. However, if any interested party believes that they can meet the above requirement, they may submit a statement of capabilities. The statement of capabilities must be submitted in writing and must contain material in sufficient detail to allow the Government to determine if the party can perform the requirement. Ability to engage ALL listed capabilities is required to be considered capable. A determination to compete this action based on the responses received is in the sole discretion of the Government. All interested parties must express their interest and capabilities in writing via email to [email protected]. If no responsive statements are received by November 10, 2020 at 5:00 PM ET, an award will be made to Cellco Partnership DBA as Verizon Wireless.