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D -- INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES, INCLUDING TELECOMMUNICATIONS SOL 6TSA-99-CSC-0164 DUE 072999 POC Sue Cumpton, Contracting Officer, Fax (816) 823-3322, Email xxxx -- Greg Byrd, Contracting Officer, Phone (816) 823-4216, Fax (816) 823-3322, Email greg.byrd@gsa.gov WEB: Visit this URL for the latest information about this, http://www.eps.gov/cgi-bin/WebObjects/EPS?ACode=P&;ProjID=6TSA-99-CSC-0 164&LocID=211. E-MAIL: Sue Cumpton, xxxx. The General Services Administration intends to issue a contract to Bell Atlantic under the authority of FAR 6.302-1 through solicitation number 6TSA-99-CSC-0164. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 90-42. Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. A justification for Other than Full and Open Competition is being prepared in support of this acquisition. This procurement is for switched telecommunications services "dial tone" supporting the Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Norfolk, VA. Switched telecommunications services must include switched intercom, access to the Public message network and access to FTS 2000 networks and voice mail. Number of lines at individual locations varies. Space for switching equipment will not be provided. Service will be for a period of one year with 4 additional option years. The Government may terminate at any time with 30 days written notice. The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under authority of FAR 6.302. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. All proposals received by 4:00 p.m., CST, 7/29/99 will be considered by the government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Inquiries will only be accepted by FAX at 816-823-3322. Posted 07/22/99 (D-SN358015). (0203)

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