SOLICITATION NOTICE
D -- Viasat Global Network (VGN) Ku-band Spread Spectrum Services
- Notice Date
- 5/26/2021 1:45:59 PM
- Notice Type
- Presolicitation
- NAICS
- 517410
— Satellite Telecommunications
- Contracting Office
- TELECOMMUNICATIONS DIVISION- HC1013 SCOTT AFB IL 622255406 USA
- ZIP Code
- 622255406
- Solicitation Number
- SBS0025_822014017
- Response Due
- 6/4/2021 12:00:00 PM
- Archive Date
- 06/04/2021
- Point of Contact
- Jennifer M. Jones, Phone: 6184186379, Tim Stewart, Phone: 6184186850
- E-Mail Address
-
jennifer.m.jones265.civ@mail.mil, TIMOTHY.STEWART2.CIV@MAIL.MIL
(jennifer.m.jones265.civ@mail.mil, TIMOTHY.STEWART2.CIV@MAIL.MIL)
- Description
- The Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA)/Defense Information Technology Contracting Organization (DITCO), Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, intends to negotiate a sole source contract with Viasat, Inc., 6155 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, CA 92009.� This action is on behalf of 55th Electronic Combat Group (55 ECG) Airborne Communications Service.� Required services include commercial satellite communications (COMSATCOM) using Viasat�s Global Broadband Services, as well as private multi-protocol label switching (MPLS) terrestrial backhaul in support of 55 ECG and EC-130H Compass Call aircraft. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code is 517410 and the business size standard is $35.0 million.� Authority for use of other than full and open competition: 10 U.S.C. �2304(c)(1) and FAR 6.302-1, �Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements� for 55 ECG. Viasat, Inc. is the only approved source for 55 ECG�s Compass Call aircraft Ku-band Spread Spectrum (KuSS) Services.� Viasat is the only responsible source because Viasat proprietary hardware is currently installed on the 55 ECG�s Compass Call aircraft.� The proprietary Viasat hardware operates only with Viasat space segment subscription services.� The Government anticipates a period of performance as follows: 12-month base period plus four 12-month option periods. This synopsis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation for bids or proposals.� DO NOT submit a bid/quote at this time. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency.� In order for a response to be considered, the submission must support the source's claim they can provide this service, including written affirmation that the proposed/recommended satellite communications services are interoperable with the Viasat VR-12H antenna (and anticipated replacement VR-12C antenna) and ArcLight modem installed on the aircraft.� Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether a competitive procurement can be conducted.� A determination not to compete this proposed procurement based on response to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.� Responses must be received NLT 2:00 pm Central Time (CT) on June 4, 2021.� Responses received after this will be considered late and will not be considered.������ The Government does not intend to pay for any information provided under this announcement.� Contractors must have a current registration with the System for Award Management (SAM). The Government intends to award a Firm Fixed Price contract processed IAW Parts FAR 12 and 15.� The closing date of this synopsis is 2:00 pm Central Time (CT) on June 4, 2021. Questions should be addressed to the Contract Specialists timothy.j.stewart2.civ@mail.mil and michael.t.odonnell2.civ@mail.mil, and Contracting Officer at jennifer.m.jones265.civ@mail.mil.
- Web Link
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- Place of Performance
- Address: USA
- Country: USA
- Country: USA
- Record
- SN06013385-F 20210528/210526230113 (samdaily.us)
- Source
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