Notice of Intent to Sole Source - CPSC Wireless Mobility Services

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announces its intention to negotiate and issue a sole source award to CELLCO PARTNERSHIP, Doing-Business-As VERVIZON WIRELESS or VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS, INC., 1 VERIZON WAY BASKING RIDGE, NJ 07920-1025 as the sole source provider for CPSC Wireless Mobility Services from September 2023 thru September 2028 for a total amount not to exceed $1,300,000.00. See attached draft RFQ for details. CPSC is authorized to enter into contracts for equipment and software required to facilitate and support the investigation efforts for the safety of consumer products and for improving the safety of such products (5 U.S. C. § 2054). CPSC intends to negotiate this requirement under the authority of Authority of FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(B) and 41 U.S.C. § 3304 (a)(1) for only one source is capable of providing the supplies or services required at the level of quality required because the supplies or services are unique or highly specialized. The procurement will be awarded as noncompetitive negotiated acquisition in accordance with FAR Part 8. Interested persons may identify their interest and submit a capability statement demonstrating their ability to meet this requirement. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations; however, all quotations / responses received within 30 calendar days of the issuance of this notice will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed procurement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Any quotation/response must be in writing and can be sent via email to the Contract Specialist at [email protected] by 2:00 pm Eastern Time, 16 August 2023. No phone calls will be accepted.