Intent to Sole Source Telephone Services for Sault Ste. Marie, Field Office

The Bemidji Area Indian Health Service (BEM AO), plans to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract with Michigan Bell Telephone Company, LLC, (UEI HDKJQ19CTWF5) for the telephone services for the Sault Ste. Marie, Field Office, OEHE, MI. The NAICS code is 517111 Telecommunications carriers, wired.

The contract will have a base year and four option years. The anticipated period of performance is from September 1, 2025, to August 31, 2030. In accordance with FAR 13.501(a)(1), acquisitions conducted under Simplified Acquisition Procedures are exempt from the requirements in FAR 6.  However, sole-source justifications for actions above the simplified acquisition threshold but not exceeding $7.5M (non-urgent and non-compelling as described in FAR 13.500(c)) must use the format at FAR 6.303-2 with proper tailoring.  The action is being accomplished using the principles of FAR 12 Acquisition of Commercial Items in conjunction with FAR 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures - particularly FAR 13.5 in accordance with 41 U.S.C. 1901, "...to promote efficiency and economy in contracting and to avoid unnecessary burdens for agencies and contractors..."

This notice does not request quotations or proposals. Vendors capable of providing the stated services may submit a capability statement. Verbal responses will not be considered. Responses are due August 29, 2025 by 1:00 pm CST.

A determination by the Government not to compete the proposed procurement based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A solicitation will not be issued.

The point of contact for this action is Winona Kitto, Contract Specialist and can be reached at winona.kitto@ihs.gov.