D--Verizon Wireless Service

Overton Brooks VA Medical Center located in Shreveport LA, intends to issue a Sole Source delivery order for cell phone services with Verizon Wireless. This will include service and air time for cell phones, blackberrys, and broadband access cards. According to the end user, Verizon Wireless is the only company that provides broadband service in the local area. Conversation with both AT&T and Sprint validated that neither company currently has the infrastructure in Shreveport/Bossier to support broadband speeds. Broadband speed is necessary for those users in the field relying on Air Cards for connectivity into the VA network. Contract is for a one-year period from October 1, 2009 through September 30, 2010. Anticipated issue date is July 2, 2009 and anticipated date for receipt of offer is July 24, 2009. The solicitation is to be issued as a Sole Source under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 517210. The size standard is 1,500 Employees. This information is only used for classification purposes in the representation and certification portion of the Request for Quotation (RFQ). Contractors must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) in order to receive a contract award. Contractors may access the CCR at http://www.ccr.gov. Place of Performance: Overton Brooks VA Medical Center, 510 East Stoner Avenue, Shreveport, LA 71101-4295 POC: Patricia J. Kim, Contract Specialist