Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Cable TV and Internet Services
ID: CPS-2240-26-0008Type: Special Notice
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CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION

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IT and Telecom - Network: Satellite Communications and Telecom Access Services (DG11)
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    The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) intends to negotiate a sole source contract with Comcast of Maryland Limited Partnership for the continued provision of cable TV and internet services. This procurement is necessary to avoid service interruptions and additional infrastructure requirements that would arise if another provider were selected, as Comcast has already established the necessary infrastructure at the agency's sites. The contract will cover a base period of one year, with four optional one-year extensions, and will be awarded under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b) and 41 U.S.C. 3304(b)(2)(B). Interested parties may submit a capability statement by 10 AM Eastern Time on December 8, 2025, to the primary contact, Lydia Glasgow, at lglasgow@cpsc.gov, or the secondary contact, Ankur Patel, at apatel@cpsc.gov.

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