J -- TECHNICAL SUPPORT AND HARDWARE MAINTENANCE FOR VIASAT SKYRELAY NETWORK0

Notice Date

March 7, 2001

Contracting Office

U.S. Geological Survey, Branch Of Acquisition and Federal Assistance, Box 25046, Denver Federal Center, Denver, CO 80225-0046

ZIP Code

80225-0046

Response Due

April 6, 2001

Point of Contact

Marilyn Hutchison, Purchasing Agent, 303-236-9321 or FAX 303-236-2710

E-Mail Address

USGS, Central Region, Office of Acquisition and Grants (mhutchi@usgs.gov)

Description

Concerns having the ability to furnish the services described herein are requested to give written notification (including the telephone number for a point of contact) to the procuring office above within thirty (30) calendar days from the date of this synopsis. The U.S. Geological Survey, Geologic Hazards Team, has a requirement for a VIASAT-CARE Service Agreement for technical support and hardware maintenance for a SkyRelay Network. Concerns providing service must be capable of replacing part or all of the ViaSat developed and installed MES system equipment with available ViaSat parts, in the event of a breakdown. Based on information available at this time, and in accordance with 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1), implemented by FAR 5.302-1, the Government considers the specified services as a sole source from ViaSat Satellite Networks, a division of ViaSat, Inc., Norcross, Georgia, and proposes to negotiate a contract with that firm on that basis. However, should additional sources be identified, they will be considered. Firms who feel that they can furnish the required services are invited to submit in writing an affirmative response to this announcement, and such other materials which correspond to the required items stated herein. This information will be evaluated and used to determine if competitive opportunities exist. Since no solicitation document exists, requests for such documents without accompanying information will be considered non-responsive to this request without further consideration. This notice may represent the Government's only official notice of this procurement.

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20010309/JSOL011.HTM (W-066 SN50F5R5)