D--Phone Svs for Lincoln Med Ctr & Vet Ctr

DESCRIPTION: The VA Nebraska Western Iowa Health Care System intends to negotiate a sole source contract with Windstream Nebraska, Inc., 1440 M Street, Lincoln, Nebraska 65808-2513, under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. Only one responsible utility company is currently known for this procurement within the city of Lincoln, Nebraska.. This is a special notice of intent to award a sole source contract under statutory authority 10 USC 2304(c)(1), set forth in Federal Acquisition Regulation 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. Note - No award will be issued from responses to this notice. Response to this notice does not legally bind the government in any manner. Your concerns will be considered if you respond to this posting with a similar product/service. The justification for this sole source request is based on infrastructure ownership and geographic location that can only be provided by Windstream Nebraska. They are the only utility provider that can meet the needs of the Government for the Lincoln Medical Center and the Lincoln Veteran Center located in Lincoln, Nebraska. All quotes received by 2:00 P.M. Central Time, February 22, 2012, will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Inquiries will only be accepted in writing by mail, or by facsimile at (402) 449-0612.