The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) intends to enter into a sole source, firm-fixed price service contract with Outerlink Global Solutions, 187 Ballardvale Street, A260, Wilmington, MA 01887. This Sole Source determination is based on the need for the GPS Satellite airtime services to operate with CBP's existing standard architecture for mission critical system performance in regards to the GPS tracking data.

The anticipated period of performance is for one year (10/01/2013 - 09/30/14). This requirement will be processed under the authority of 41 U.S.C 253(c)(1) implemented by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 6.302-1 entitled, "Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services will Satisfy Agency Requirements".

Delivery shall be FOB Destination, Riverside, CA and is required within 30 days after receipt of order.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 334511, and the size standard is 750 million dollars.

The Government intends to solicit and negotitate directly with Outerlink Global Solutions. No solicitation package will be issued. This notice of intent is not a request for competitve proposals. However, if any interested party believes it can meet the above requirement, it may submit a statement of capabilities. The statement of capabilities must be submitted in writing and must contain material in sufficient detail to allow the Government to determine if the party can performa the requirement. A determination to compete this action based on the responses received is in the sole discretion of the Government. All interested parties must express their interest and capabilities in writing via mail, facsimile, or email. Documents over 10 pages total will not be accepted. Verifications of receipt of responses are the sole responsibility of the contractor. If no responsive statements are received by November 4, 2013 at 3:00 pm EST, an award shall be made to Outerlink Global Solutions.

 

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