Notice of Intent to Sole-Source: Verizon Wireless
ID: W9124D24Q0261Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QM MICC-FT KNOXFORT KNOX, KY, 40121-5000, USA

NAICS

Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite) (517112)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - MOBILE DEVICE AS A SERVICE (DE11)

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https://sam.gov/opp/dd8902df6ba0455188802fbade8a7cc0/view
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    Notice of Intent to Sole-Source: DEPT OF DEFENSE - DEPT OF THE ARMY intends to award a sole-source contract to Verizon Wireless for the provision of 50 voice/text only cellular devices and 120 MIFI wireless devices with service to CST Training areas within Fort Knox, Kentucky. The contract will be for a period of one year starting on 09/01/2024 to 08/31/2025. This notice is not a request for competitive offers and a solicitation will not be issued. Interested parties must provide clear and convincing evidence that competition for this requirement would be advantageous to the Government and that cellular/wireless services can be provided within the requested service area. Responses are due no later than 25 July 2024, 11:00 A.M. Eastern Time (ET) to MICC - Fort Knox, Cara Johnson at cara.j.johnson.civ@army.mil.

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    Cara Johnson
    cara.j.johnson.civ@army.mil
    Richard Torres
    richard.j.torres.civ@army.mil
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