D -- dataline services

The Federal Protective Service intends to award a purchase order on a sole source basis to Qwest to acquire dataline services at the Denver Federal Center, Denver, CO 80225. The requirement consists of 34 Four Wire network Access Channel lines with 2 Channel Performance Data Streams. There will be 7 Two Wire Network Access Channel lines with 2 Automatic Ringdown. The proposed action is for supplies for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 13.501(a). The Government believes that only one responsible source can provide the supplies that will satisfy the agency requirements. A justification for other than full and open competition has been prepared in support of this acquisition. Firms that believe they can provide the required items/services described above are encouraged to identify themselves and give written notification to the Contracting Officer. Supporting evidence shall be furnished in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to comply with the above requirement. This notice is not a request for competitive quotes. All responses received within 2 days of the date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed action 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 by Fax at (303) 236-7965, Attention: Katherine Padilla.