On-Site Inspection Agency/AM, 201 W. Service Rd., Dulles IAP, P.O.Box 17498, Washington, DC 20041-0498

60 -- INSTALLATION OF NEW FIBER AND RELOCATION OF FIBER OPTIC CABLING DUE 040498 POC Ms. Shirley Alexander, Contract Specialist, (703) 810-4789 or Ms. Elizabeth Cloutier, Contracting Officer, (703) 810-4601 The proposed contract action is for services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under authority of FAR 13.105(b). No solicitatin will be issued. The On-Site Inspection Agency (OSIA) has a requirement for installation of new fiber optic cables, de-install existing fiber optic cables, relocate and termination of existing fiber optic cables as required. We currently have in place a long term warranty plan with Tricom International Cabling Corporation for existing fiber optic cables using Stainless Steel Tips and Gold Ceramic Tips. OSIA is pursuing limited competition among qualified small business dsitributors pursuant to FAR 6.302-1(2) and FAR 19-5. Tricom International Cabling Corporation, Springfield, VA is the only company being considered at this time. Firms wishing to be considered for this effort must furnish clear and convincing documentation that it is advantageous to consider additional sources. If no affirmative written replies are received within a six (6) day period of the posting of this publication, an award will be issued to Tricom International Cabling Corporation. Written responses may be sent via facsimile to Ms. Shirley Alexander at (703) 810-4675. No telephone responses will be honored. OSIA control number is 98-0005. (0086)

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