Internet Service San Antonio
ID: 192125VSN00002500Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OFUS IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENTINVESTIGATIONS AND OPERATIONS SUPPORT DALLASDALLAS, TX, 75247, USA

NAICS

Wired Telecommunications Carriers (517111)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - NETWORK AS A SERVICE (DG10)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/ecb522546a6c48d58a53bd39451b94ba/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Jan 8, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Jan 8, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Jan 13, 2025, 5:00 PM UTC
Description

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security, specifically the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), intends to solicit Internet Service from a single source, Spectrum (Charter Communications), located in San Antonio, Texas. This procurement is being conducted under the authority of FAR 13.501(a) and follows the Simplified Acquisition Procedures outlined in FAR Part 13, as the Contracting Officer has determined that only Spectrum possesses the necessary capabilities and existing infrastructure at the required locations. This notice serves informational purposes only and does not constitute a request for quotes (RFQ), with the discretion to decide against competition resting with the Government Contracting Officer, Michelle Levine, who can be contacted at michelle.levine@ice.dhs.gov or by phone at (214) 905-5573.

Point(s) of Contact
Michelle Levine
(214) 905-5573
michelle.levine@ice.dhs.gov
Files
Title
Posted
2.2.1-Notice of Intent to Solicit from a Single Source.pdf
Jan 8, 2025, 10:11 PM UTC
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), specifically the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), is issuing a Notice of Intent to solicit Internet Service from a single source, Spectrum (Charter Communications) in San Antonio, TX. This action falls under the authority of FAR 13.501(a) and complies with FAR Part 13, which governs Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The Contracting Officer has concluded that only one source is reasonably available due to Spectrum's capabilities and pre-existing infrastructure at two specific locations. This notice serves informational purposes and does not constitute a request for quotes (RFQ). The discretion to decide against competition for the proposed contract lies with the Government Contracting Officer, Michelle Levine, whose contact details are provided for any inquiries. This document underscores the importance of streamlined procurement processes for vital services within government operations.
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