D--Intent to Sole Source - IPTV Equipment Relocation

The Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Caribbean Healthcare System (VACHS), San Juan, Puerto Rico has a requirement for removal, relocation and reinstallation of current VBricks Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) equipment to the new Administrative Building at the San Juan Medical Center, VACHS. Services include new location preparation, to include, electrical wiring, installation services, and set up of equipment in the VBricks Server. This equipment will be connected to the existing IPTV infrastructure and to the VBricks Server. All equipment must connect accordingly to provide effective video communications throughout the VACHS. This is a one-time job/action. The Government intends to negotiate a commercial, firm-fixed-priced contract on a sole source basis with Caribbean Phone Center Corporation, as permitted by the authority of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1 "Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements". This procurement action will be conducted in accordance with FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, and FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The anticipated award date is no later than September 30th, 2013. Should there be other interested and capable contractors, please submit your expressions of interest to include documentation of company capabilities in sufficient detail for the Government to determine that your company possesses the necessary VBricks certifications, exclusivity rights, expertise and experience to compete for this acquisition. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. No solicitation package is available at this time. No request for proposals will be issued. As mentioned above, a determination by the Contracting Officer not to compete this action based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. This is a notice of intent announcement. No evaluation letters will be issued to participants. This synopsis is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government and no contract will be awarded from this announcement. Due date for submission of company capabilities, is Wednesday September 4th, 2013 by 12:00 PM, Puerto Rico (local time). Information will only be accepted in writing by e-mail. Please submit all information to [email protected]. Telephone calls will not be accepted.