SOLICITATION NOTICE
D -- Research Triangle Park Information Technology Infrastructure Operations Support
- Notice Date
- 2/14/2023 12:02:53 PM
- Notice Type
- Presolicitation
- NAICS
- 541513
— Computer Facilities Management Services
- Contracting Office
- INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ACQ DIV (ITA Durham NC 27709 USA
- ZIP Code
- 27709
- Solicitation Number
- GS-35F-0567_68HE0D18F0935
- Response Due
- 9/21/2022 3:00:00 PM
- Archive Date
- 02/15/2023
- Point of Contact
- Clodfelter, Jeffery
- E-Mail Address
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Clodfelter.Jeffery@epa.gov
(Clodfelter.Jeffery@epa.gov)
- Description
- Notice of Intent NAICS Code: 541519 Other Computer Related Services. The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)� has a requirement for continuation of services under the current General Services Administration� (GSA) contract, GS-35F-0567P, EPA Task Order 68HE0D18F0935, as described below. The US Environmental Protection Agency�s (EPA) Information Resources Management Division (IRMD)� within the Office of Administration and Resources Management (OARM) has a requirement to provide� multiple Information Technology (IT) services to the Research Triangle Park, NC campus. This� requirement is currently performed under GSA contract, GS-35F-0567P, EPA Task Order 68HE0D18F0935. This contract provides EPA RTP and its remote sites with IT infrastructure operation services� within the following areas: � �Data Telecommunications Support for the National Computer Center, EPA Page Road Facility, First� Environment Early Learning Center (FEELC), Human Studies Facility in Chapel Hill, Security Fiber� troubleshooting, Wireless Network Support, and Secure Access Facilities. � �Voice and Video Telecommunications including Neutral Host which encompasses the antenna system,� carrier installations, campus distribution system, AC power supply and UPS (Uninterruptible Power� Supply) systems. � �Facility IT ensures that the building control systems are operational across the campus.� Facility IT also executes system changes through the Configuration Control Board (CCB). � �Server Administration Support which includes Local Area Network to support Windows and Linux� based servers. Services includes backup and restoration of data, management, administration,� configuration, implementation, maintenance and sustainment of the physical servers, virtual� servers, operating systems, storage area networks, active directory, and network security The incumbent Contractor provides the Information Technology (IT) services support for Data� Telecommunications Support, Voice and Video Telecommunications, Facility IT and Server� Administration Support. The current GSA contract, GS-35F-0567P, EPA Task Order 68HE0D18F0935, period of performance was� extended for six (6) months from June 30, 2021 to December 31, 2021 via Far Clause 52.217-8�Option� to Extend Services. The contract was then extended for an additional two (2) months from January 1,� 2022 to February 28, 2022 via FAR Clause 8.405-6(a)(1)(c)- Limiting Sources. The contract was then� extended for an additional seven (7) months from March 1, 2022 to September 30, 2022 via FAR Clause� 8.405-6(a)(1)(c)-Limiting Sources. The Government intends to compete, negotiate, and award a� follow-on contract for a one-year base period and two one-year option periods in accordance with� the Federal Acquisitions Regulation (FAR). However, due to delays in the acquisition process, the� contract for follow on services will not be awarded prior to the current expiration date of� September 30, 2022 of GSA contract, GS- 35F-0567P, EPA Task Order 68HE0D18F0935. Since the services of the contract are critical and cannot� lapse, the EPA must extend the period of performance of the current contract for an additional four� (4) months to allow time for the new follow-on contract to be awarded. The EPA intends to negotiate� this period of performance extension on a sole source basis. There are no other contractors that have the capability of providing the level, breath, depth of� support, and continuity of services that are required by IRMD for Information Technology (IT)� services support. This notice will be posted for 15 calendar days. The intent of this notice alerts the vendor community to the extension of GSA contract, GS-35F-� 0567P, EPA Task Order 68HE0D18F0935. This notification alerts all vendors to this action and to� determine if any other source (s) exist; and, therefore, no solicitation is available. A� determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract extension based upon� responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received� will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether competition is viable. Responses to this notice should be submitted to the Contract Specialist, Jeffery Clodfelter via the� following e-mail address (Clodfelter.Jeffery@epa.gov) within 15 calendar days from the date of this notice. �
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- SN06590817-F 20230216/230214230104 (samdaily.us)
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