38 LS/LGCX, 4022 Hilltop Rd, Tinker AFB OK, 73145-2713

D -- REGULATED TPRIVATE LINE SERVICE, TRUNKING SERVICE AND BUSINESS LINE SERVICE FOR KEESLER AFB MS 39534-2444 POC Contact Point: Emily Gregg (405) 734-9759, Contract Specialist or Contracting Officer, Cathy D. Summers (405) 734-9759. The 38 Logistics Squadron/LGCX intends to procure on a sole source basis local telephone service for Keesler AFB MS. The intended contractor is BELLSOUTH TELECOMMUNICATIONS INC. BELLSOUTH TELECOMMUNICATIONS INC. shall provide the following services: (1) Commercial trunks and commercial business lines, for common user dial service within the local exchange area. (2) Inter/Intra Exchange Channel/Mileage from the base to various off premise locations throughout the local exchange area. The period of performance shall be five years from the date of contract award. The primary place of performance will be Keesler AFB MS. This acquisition is conducted under the Air Force's regulatory delegation of GSA's exclusive procurement authority for Federal Information Processing (FIP) resources. This sole source acquisition is justified under 10 U.S.C. 2304 (c) (1). BellSouth Telecommunications Inc. is the only local exchange carrier (LEC) who has the approval of the Mississippi Public Service Commission to provide the required telephone service within the Local Access and Transport Area (LATA). The Government intends to issue a Communication Service Authorization (CSA) written against the Defense Commercial Communications Office (DECCO) basic agreement DCA200-96-H-0069. Note 22. (0269)

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