Commercial Internet USCG MSU Valdez
ID: 37380PR250000040Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OFUS COAST GUARDBASE KODIAK(00045)KODIAK, AK, 99619, USA

NAICS

Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite) (517112)

PSC

IT and Telecom - Network: Satellite Communications and Telecom Access Services (DG11)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/fcdb69c1d8d1429780ca5d8ca5df6892/view
Timeline
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    Posted Mar 27, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Updated Mar 27, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Due Apr 4, 2025, 9:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Homeland Security, specifically the U.S. Coast Guard, intends to award a sole source contract for commercial internet services to GCI Communication Corp. for the Marine Safety Unit (MSU) in Valdez, Alaska. The contract will cover a firm fixed price for one base year, with the possibility of three additional one-year option periods, potentially extending the performance period until March 31, 2029. This procurement is critical as GCI currently possesses the necessary infrastructure and equipment to provide uninterrupted services, and switching providers would incur significant costs and logistical challenges. Interested parties may submit their capabilities and qualifications to Robbin Kessler at robbin.m.kessler@uscg.mil by April 4, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. Alaska time for consideration in determining whether to pursue competitive procurement.

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Robbin Kessler
robbin.m.kessler@uscg.mil
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