D -- Cogent 100 MBPS Data Line Services

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission intends to make a sole source award to Cogent Communications, Inc. of Washington, DC, for 100 Mbps data circuits to be installed at CFTC offices in Washington, DC and Chicago Illinois. This service will provide improved Internet services and also provide a secure line for transfer of information between Washington and Chicago offices. The anticipated contract period is 12 months from the date of award. Cogent is the only known source that can provide 100 MB services to these locations. This is not a request for proposals and no solicitation document is available. All responsible sources who can provide the services described herein may submit information identifying their firm, and describing their capabilities and pricing, to the Contracting Officer. Such information will not be the basis for awarding a contract, but will be used solely to determine whether a competitive solicitation shall be issued for this requirement. No telephone calls will be accepted.