D--SPECIAL NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD TO A SOLE SOURCE
ID: DOIFFBO260005Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THEUS FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICEFWS, IT SERVICESFalls Church, VA, 22041, USA

NAICS

Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite) (517112)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION/APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SOFTWARE AS A SERVICE (DA10)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/d3518183a20f41f996ec52d45d3e8a9d/view
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    Description

    The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) intends to award a sole source contract to Wavedivision Holdings, LLC, doing business as Astound Business Solutions, for the provision of monthly fiber optic internet service at the Little White Salmon National Fish Hatchery in Cook, Washington. This procurement is necessary due to the facility's current extremely slow internet speeds, and Astound is the only provider capable of delivering the required service, as they own the existing fiber network and do not allow other providers to utilize it. The contract will be awarded under Simplified Acquisition Procedures, with a total value not exceeding $250,000, and interested parties have until December 9, 2025, to express their interest and capability to respond to this requirement. For further inquiries, contact Melissa Niemi at melissa_niemi@fws.gov or by phone at 612-713-5216.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Niemi, Melissa
    (612) 713-5216
    (612) 713-5290
    melissa_niemi@fws.gov
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    A16_JOFOC_NOI_1.pdf
    The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) requires fiber optic internet service for the LWS NFH facility due to extremely slow internet speeds. Astound is the sole provider capable of delivering this service, as they own the currently installed fiber network and do not permit other providers to use it. Market research was not conducted because no alternative source was found. Awarding the contract to a different vendor would necessitate replacing the existing system, incurring additional costs, and is not deemed to be in the government's best interest. The price for this service is considered fair and reasonable, based on previous awards.
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