# Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Fiber Optic Cable Repair - USBP Ajo AZ

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/20144044

- Solicitation number: 20144044
- Notice type: Special notice
- Status: No response deadline
- Department: Department of Homeland Security
- Agency: US Customs and Border Protection
- Contracting office: Border Enforcement Contracting Division (70B03C)
- NAICS: 517111 Wired Telecommunications Carriers
- Product or service code: 5805 Telephone and Telegraph Equipment
- Place of performance: Ajo, Arizona
- County: Pima County (FIPS 04019). https://abierto.us/counties/pima-county-az-04019
- City: Ajo. https://abierto.us/cities/ajo-az-0400870
- First posted: February 19, 2024
- Last posted: February 19, 2024
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/753b2ab8f657417e87c93eebfe4f95c6/view

## Description

Notice of Intent to award a sole source requirement for the repair/replacement of fiber-optic communications cable, to TABLE TOP TELEPHONE CO INC (UEI: KBPMYKG8H1). This proposed contract action is for repair/digging/installation services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1 – Only One Responsible Source.

The US Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Border Patrol, Tucson Sector, Ajo area of operations has a requirement to immediately repair fiber-optic communications cable which was damaged by the Government. The cable is vital for several local, state, and federal communications systems and requirements for repair and replacement are proprietary to the vendor effecting the repairs. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals.

A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract is solely within the discretion of the Government. The point of contact for this action is Frank S. Duarte, Contracting Officer (CO), frank.s.duarte@dhs.gov. The Government shall not be responsible for costs for any action taken in response to this announcement. Only email questions accepted. No phone calls.

## Publications

- February 19, 2024: Special notice. Notice 753b2ab8f657417e87c93eebfe4f95c6. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/753b2ab8f657417e87c93eebfe4f95c6/view

## Points of contact

- Frank S. Duarte, frank.s.duarte@cbp.dhs.gov

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