Notice of Intent to Sole Source

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Office of the Chief Procurement Officer (OCPO) Continuity Acquisition Section, in support of National Continuity Programs (NCP), intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Mutualink LLC, 1269 South Broad Street, Wallingford, CT 06492 for Operations and Maintenance service. The existing Interoperability Gateway System (IGS) currently utilizes Mutualink equipment to ensure interoperability with FEMA's existing communications architecture. Mutualink is the only service provider for their proprietary equipment. The statutory authority for other than full and open competition is 41 USC 3304 (a)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) for this acquisition is 517919, with a business size standard of $32.5 million. THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES. However, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, which, if received within five (5) calendar days after the date of the publication of this synopsis, will be considered. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement based upon responses received as a result of this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.