The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with CenturyLink for the acquisition of connection to existing applications established with the DEA. This requirement is proprietary to the existing communication support provided by CenturyLink to connect to other DEA external sources. In accordance with FAR 5.207(c)(16)(ii), vendors that feel they can meet the Government's requirements detailed above may submit a capability statement which shall be considered by the agency. The Government anticipates the award of a firm-fixed price purchase order. A determination by the Government not to open the requirement to competition based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. In accordance with FAR 6.302-1(c) the justification is attached with this notice. The acquisition will be conducted through the FAR Part 13 "Simplified Acquisition Procedures." The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this requirement is 517919. The business size standard is $35,000,000.00. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotation. A Request for Quotation (RFQ) is not available. Closing date for submitting a capability statement is August 24th, 2020 at 3:00pm Eastern Time. All submissions should be submitted electronically to
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