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SAMDAILY.US - ISSUE OF AUGUST 21, 2022 SAM #7569
SOURCES SOUGHT

D -- Initial Installation and Monthly Internet Service � Manhattan KS

Notice Date

8/19/2022 1:26:00 PM
 

Notice Type

Sources Sought
 

NAICS

517311 — Wired Telecommunications Carriers
 

Contracting Office

USDA ARS PA AAO ACQ/PER PROP FORT COLLINS CO 80526 USA
 

ZIP Code

80526
 

Solicitation Number

12805B22Q0517
 

Response Due

8/24/2022 10:00:00 AM
 

Point of Contact

Christopher Turner
 

E-Mail Address

christopher.c.turner@usda.gov
(christopher.c.turner@usda.gov)
 

Description

This is a SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. This is NOT a solicitation for proposals or quotes and does not obligate the Government to award a contract. This notice is for informational and planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a solicitation or an obligation or commitment by the Government, nor is it a Request for Proposal (RFQ) at this time. Responses to this Notice must be in writing. The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to conduct market research to determine, in particular, the capability of Small Business firms to provide the supplies/services described below. Documentation of technical expertise must be presented in sufficient detail for the Government to determine that your company possesses the necessary experience to compete for this acquisition. Responses to this notice shall include the following: (a) company name; (b) address; (c) point of contact; (d) phone and email; (e) ueiSAM Number; (f) a technical/capability statement and; (g) any GSA Schedule numbers if applicable. ARS will accept responses from ALL socioeconomic categories in order to gain a more complete understanding of the market for these services. The USDA, ARS, Manhattan, KS location has a need for - Initial Installation and Monthly Internet Service. The unique requirements of the service are: In support of the need for increased capability for the research groups to process data collected, the Center for Grain and Animal Health Research is seeking to establish a dedicated 1 gigabit upload/download fiber internet connection to access a shared caf� terminal. � Immediately following the completion of the utility work, the data service will be initiated and subsequently maintained for a base year potentially followed by four option years. Overall, the objective is to have 1 gigabit connectivity established within 30 days of Notice to Proceed. The NAICS Code for the expected acquisition is 517311. �Any subsequent procurement will be conducted as a commercial item purchase in accordance with FAR Part 12 and as a Simplified Acquisition Procedure in accordance with FAR Part 13. Please email capability statements to Christopher C. Turner at christopher.c.turner@usda.gov by 1100 Mountain Time on Wednesday August 24th, 2022. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted. Please note ""Initial Installation and Monthly Internet Service"" in the subject line of the email.� This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or otherwise pay for the information provided in response. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate.� Any organization responding to this notice should ensure that the response is complete and sufficiently detailed to allow the Government to determine the organizations qualifications to deliver the services. Respondents are also advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information or provide feedback about any of the information received. After review of the responses received, the Government may issue a pre-solicitation synopsis and solicitation in Federal Business Opportunities. No proprietary, sensitive, confidential or classified information shall be included with your response. The Government reserves the right to use any non-proprietary technical information in any resultant solicitation. �
 

Web Link

SAM.gov Permalink
(https://sam.gov/opp/500a4a62fc104e6ab87273f83aa01ced/view)
 

Place of Performance

Address: Manhattan, KS 66502, USA

Zip Code: 66502

Country: USA
 

Record

SN06434818-F 20220821/220819230116 (samdaily.us)
 

Source

SAM.gov Link to This Notice
(may not be valid after Archive Date)

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