D -- INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES, INCLUDING TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES

Notice Date

July 17, 2001

Contracting Office

Broadcasting Board of Governors, International Broadcasting Bureau, Office of Contracts (CON), 330 C Street, SW, Room 2500, Washington, DC 20237

ZIP Code

20237

Solicitation Number

BBGCON0136S5238-KSR

Response Due

August 11, 2001

Point of Contact

KAREN S. ROSE Phone: (202) 205-9030; Fax: (202) 260-0855; E-mail: krose@ibb.gov

Description

The Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG), International Broadcasting Bureau (IBB) intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with The Communications Connection, Inc., Rt. 1 Box 208, Hope Mills, NC 28348 pursuant to 41 U.S.C. 253 (c)(1) -- Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The Communications Connection (TCC) has in-depth knowledge of the BBG/IBB distribution system and has provided engineering support including the development of a prototype storage facility. The negotiation will be for procurement of design, engineering, installation, maintenance and repair, refurbishment, modification, new deployment and management expertise in support of the expansion and enhancement of the existing global telecommunications distribution system. TCC has been involved in the development of this system having gained in depth knowledge which has been utilized to make continued evolution of the global BBG/IBB telecommunications distribution system. This knowledge and expertise is needed to integrate new systems into the existing network. TCC will provide telecommunication support activities such as equipment storage and inventory/property accountability and computer programs in support theory, telecommunications support infrastructure and miscellaneous equipment. It is anticipated that a firm-fixed-price indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract will be utilized. The contract will have a Base period of one year from date of award with four consecutive one-year renewal options. Contractors that are interested in receiving a copy of the forthcoming solicitation package should contact the Contracting Officer at the above-stated address. All responsible sources may submit a proposal that shall be considered by the Agency. This synopsis is for informational purposes only. This public notice is not an RFQ, RFP or IFB. See Note 22.

Record

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