Notice of Intent to Sole Source
ID: PR0011916714Type: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QM MICC-FT EISENHOWERFORT EISENHOWER, GA, 30905-5719, USA

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COMMUNICATIONS SECURITY EQUIPMENT AND COMPONENTS (5810)
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    Notice of Intent to Sole Source DEPT OF DEFENSE DEPT OF THE ARMY
    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Army, has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for the procurement of Communications Security Equipment and Components. This service/item is typically used for ensuring secure communication within military operations.
    The procurement will be fulfilled by Carahsoft, located at 11493 Sunset Hills Road, Suite 100, Reston, VA 20190. The place of performance for this contract is Fort Eisenhower, GA, with a period of performance from April 24, 2024, through April 23, 2025.
    The government has determined that Carahsoft is the only responsible source for this requirement, and therefore, a competitive solicitation will not be issued. The procurement will be conducted under Simplified Acquisition Procedures in FAR part 13 and Commercial procedures in FAR part 12.
    Interested concerns must provide clear and convincing evidence that competition for this requirement would be advantageous to the government. If no affirmative written responses are received by 7:00 am on November 15, 2023, the contract will be awarded without further notice. Oral communications will not be accepted.
    Please note that this notice is not a request for competitive proposals. The government's decision not to compete this requirement is solely within its discretion.

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