Department of the Navy, Naval Information Systems Management Center, Washington Navy Yard, Building 176, Washington, DC 20374- 5070

D -- CENTREX TELEPHONE SERVICE SOL N68939-95-R-0007 POC Contact Mr. James T. Richards, Contracting Officer (202) 433-0726 or Ms. Mary A. Grooms, Project Manager (202) 433-4089 The Naval Information Systems Management Center (NISMC) intends to negotiate with U.S. West Communications, Inc, Bellevue, Washington, on a sole source basis to continue current CENTREX telephone service with analog functionality for Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and its tenant commands. The approximate number of telephone stations involved with this action is 7,500. Service includes outside plant, direct Inward and Outward Dialing from US West's Central Office and all maintenance and service responsibilities defined in the Washington State Utilities and Transportation Commission's Communications Rates and Tariffs. The service will also provide connectivity to DSN and FTS 2000. The proposed procurement will be conducted under 10 U.S.C. 2304 (c) (1) implemented in FAR 6.302-1 ''Only one responsible source''. The proposed three year contract (one base year with two one-year options) is viewed solely as an interim contract solution until the competitive follow-on contract is awarded. A 3 year period is the estimated amount of time required to establish and approve the requirements, solicit and award the follow-on contract and transition/cutover to the successful vendor. Written responses only must be received by this office within 15 calendar days after publication of this notice. See Note 22. (0053)

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