The Social Security Administration (SSA) intends to negotiate solely with Comcast of Maryland Limited Partnership, 8031 Corporate Drive, Baltimore, MD 21236 under the authority of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 6.302-1 and 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1), only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements for the continued maintenance and support of the CATV Port Distribution System and related accessories. Support shall be required for one year. These ports are installed throughout all buildings across the SSA campus and outlying buildings in Baltimore, MD. The CATV network provides real-time news and information for the entire SSA headquarters campus. This is not a request for quotes; quotes submitted in response to this notice will not be considered. Interested parties that believe they can provide the required service must respond to this notice no later than 3:00 p.m. EST October 8th, 2007. When responding to this announcement, respondents should refer to SSA-RFQ-08-1080. Responses should be emailed to [email protected] OR addressed to the Social Security Administration, Office of Acquisition and Grants, Attn: Kristin Taylor, 7111 Security Blvd, 1st Floor Rear Entrance, Baltimore, MD, 21244. FAXED RESPONSES WILL NOT BE PERMITTED. A determination by the government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The Government will not pay for any information submitted. Requests for copies of a solicitation in response hereto will not be honored or acknowledged.

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