NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE / INTERNET SERVICES

THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE AND IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTES. The Indian Health Service intends to award a firm fixed price sole source contract Base plus four option years under the authority of FAR 6.302-1 Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. For the purpose of: Service and support, fiber circuit for point to point connection from White Earth Health Center to Naytahwaush and the Pine Point Clinics. This connection is needed to support all IT operations, in support of patient care, at the facilities. AWARD: 75H70522P00029 Vendor: East Otter Tail Telephone Company / dba; Arvig Communications System (ACS) Perham, MN. 56573 DUNS: 006790521 This synopsis does not consitute a solicitation; however, propective vendors may submit a statement of capabilities in response to this notice. The statement of capabilities must be in writing and contain clear and convincing evidence that competition of this requirement would be advantageous to the Governement. Any parties choosing to respond, all cost associated with the preparation and submission of incurred in response to this announcement are the sole responsibility of the respondent and will not be reimbursed by the Governement. Any submissions shall be submitted by email only.