--Notice of Intent to issue a sole source award to Cox Communications for 12 months plus 4 12 month option periods

The US Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity (USAMRAA) intends to issue a sole source purchase order to Cox Communications, 3080 Centreville Rd, Herndon, VA 20171, for 12 months of cable service plus 4 12 month option periods for the TRICARE Management Activity located in Falls Church, VA. Cable television for the Falls Church, VA area is restricted to one provider, COX Communications. Satellite Services are available, however the lessor Vornado, Charles E. Smith, will not allow such equipment to be located on the building. No soliciation document exists. Any firm that believes it can provide the cable service is invited to submit written notification to the Contracting Officer within 3 calendar days from the date of publication of this notice. Supporting evidence must be furnished in sufficient detail to demonstrate the firm's ability to provide the service. Information can be sent to the Contracting Officer at: USAMRAA, ATTN: MCMR-AAA-P (Jodi Cardoza), 820 Chandler Street, Frederick, MD 21702. No telephone requests will be accepted. Responses received will be evaluated; however, a determination by the government not to compete the proposed procurement based upon responses to this notice solely within the discretion of the government. If no responses are received, USAMRAA will proceed with the sole source contract.