Presolicitation Notice - AF Plant 42 Commercial Internet Services - Charter Communications Operating LLC

NOTICE: IAW RFO 5.101, this is a presolicitation notice of intent and does not constitute a commitment, implied or otherwise, that AFTC/PZIOB will take procurement action on this matter. This is NOT a request for proposals, applications, proposal abstracts, or quotation. This presolicitation notice shall not be construed as an obligation on the part of the Government. Further, the Government will NOT be responsible nor reimburse any submitters of information for any expense incurred in furnishing this information. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. Any organization responding to this notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed. The information provided will be used to assess trade-offs and alternatives available for the potential requirement. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted. ACTION: The United States Air Force Test Center/Directorate of Contracting (AFTC/PZIOB) Edwards AFB, CA, intends to award a single source contract to Charter Communications Operating LLC in order to provide AF Plant 42 a fully managed commercial internet service contract with provider to support 11 buildings and ensure reliable connectivity for Emergency Response operations, Mission Partners, distinguished visitors, training activities, and overall quality‑of‑life improvements. The applicable NAICS code is 517111 (Wired Telecommunications Carriers) with a size standard of 1,500 employees. The applicable Product Service Code is DG11 (IT and Telecom—Network: Satellite Communications and Telecom Access Services). The resulting award is anticipated to be a Firm Fixed-Price Option Contract with 1 base year and 4 options which will be evaluated at time of award. JUSTIFICATION: The Government intends to solicit with only one source under the authority of RFO 6.1