Internet Services and Cable Television Services

NOTICE OF INTENT, SOLE SOURCE: This is a NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT (as prescribed in FAR 6.302-1(b)(2)). This notice is issued solely for informational and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. The Bureau of Reclamation(BLM) intends to solicit and award a contract on a sole source basis in accordance with FAR 6.302-1 to Cox Nevada Telcom LLC, 121 S Martin Luther King, NV 89106 for internet service and television services to the Bureau of Reclamation's Administration building. The Lower Colorado Regional Office (Administration Building) has been designated as a Historical Preservation site by the Nevada State Historical Preservation Office (SHPO), and the placement of a satellite dish is not allowed on the building. At this time the contract is a not set-aside for small businesses. The NAICS code for this action is 517110. The contract solicitation is R13PS30085. This requirement will be procured under the guidelines of FAR Part 12, Commercial Items. The period of performance is anticipated to be December 15, 2012 through December 14, 2013 and four (4) one-year options which if exercised could result in a performance period end date of December 14, 2017. A Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition has been prepared in support of this acquisition. This notice is being provided for informational purposes only. The anticipated award date is December 15, 2012. Responses to this notice must be received no later than 4 days from the date of publication of this notice. Inquiries will only be accepted through email to [email protected]. Inquiries must clearly state the solicitation number in the subject. For specific questions, please contact J. Mitchell Brown, Contract Specialist at: [email protected] Contracting Office Address: Bureau of Reclamation, P.O. Box 61470, Boulder City, Nevada 89006-1470 Point of Contact(s): J. Mitchell Brown @ [email protected]