This is a notice of intent to issue an order to Nextel Communications, 1505 Farm Credit Drive, Room 4051, Mclean, VA 22102, on a sole source basis under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirement, 10 U.S.C 2304(c)(1). The proposed procurement is for renewal of an existing Nextel Blackberry Systems and Cell Phones lease agreement that will expire on 28 June 2008. The Nextel systems are for staff and faculty to use for emergency e-mails and phone calls for DINFOS. It is used by the Engineering and IT departments to monitor networks. See attached sole source justification. This announcement constitutes the only notice, a written solicitation will not be issued. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, the Government will consider all proposals received by the closing date specified in the Request for Proposal (RFP). A determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Point of Contact: Shevonn Moore, Contract Specialist, phone (951) 413-2634, Fax (951) 413-2432, E-Mail
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