D--18 Mobile Broadband Service and iPad 4G LTE

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 7, intends to negotiate a sole-source contract with CELLCO PARTNERSHIP d.b.a VERIZON WIRELESS, on or around February 28, 2013 for 18 MOBILE BROADBAND ACCESS CALLING PLANS WITH UNLIMITED DOMESTIC ALLOWANCE FOR EMAIL AND INTERNET/INTERNET BROWSING WITH 4G LTE TECHNOLOGY AND 18 APPLE IPADS WITH WI-FI 16GB 4G LTE for use in PTSD research for the Ralph H. Johnson Veterans Affairs Medical Center. NAICS Code: 517210 Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite) (Size Standard 1500 Employees) This proposed procurement is for services for which the government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source in accordance with FAR 6.302-1(b)(1)(i), Only One Responsible Source and no Other Supplies or Services will Satisfy Agency Requirements. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes. However, interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement no later than February 15, 2013 6 p.m. EST. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Point of Contact: Dino LaRocca, Contract Specialist (Fax: 843-789-6406; e-mail: dino.larocca@gov)