--Notice of Intent to Issue Sole Source Modification

Notice of Intent to Issue Sole Source Modification The Department of the Interior (DOI), Interior Business Center (IBC), Acquisition Services Directorate (AQD) intends to issue a sole source modification to Purchase Order P15PX00139. The original Purchase Order was awarded under the Test Program for Certain Commercial Items to AT&T Technical Services Company, Inc. (AT&T-TSCO) to provide the Executive Office of the President (EOP) continued support services for Voice Systems Operations and Maintenance (VSOM) telecommunications. Examples of the services provided under VSOM include all switches, switch software, voice mail, associated administrative systems, primary port network, expansion port network, and all voice terminals. This sole-source action will result in modifying a hybrid Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP)/Time and Materials (T&M) Purchase Order (D15PX00139) awarded to AT&T-TSCO on May 24, 2015 under FAR Part 13 - Simplified Acquisition Procedures, Subpart 13.5 - Test Program for Certain Commercial Items. This sole source modification is to provide additional operation and maintenance support to a legacy telecommunications system in order to allow sufficient time for EOP to implement Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP). In addition to AT&T -TSCO being the current contract holder, they also have the unique qualifications to fulfill this requirement. They are uniquely qualified as they have in-depth knowledge in working with EOP and have extensive historical technical knowledge, skills, and abilities of the VSOM requirement. The expertise and skillsets needed for this acquisition is not expected to be replaced through competition without considerable non-recoverable cost to the government and without extensive project delays. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes. A solicitation is not available. However, firms that believe they can provide these services in their entirety must submit a written notification of interest and capability to the Contracting Officer by the date and time indicated below. AQD will not be responsible for any costs incurred by responding to this notice. This notice in no way obligates the Government to award any Purchase Order. This notice of intent is not a Request for Quote (RFQ) nor is it a request for competition. No telephone inquiries will be honored. Inquiries will only be accepted via e-mail to [email protected] and [email protected]. The Government will consider responses received by 5:00 PM, Eastern Time, February 10, 2016. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 517919 Other Telecommunications and the size standard is $32.5 Million.