Wireless Services
ID: M00263WirelessRTRACSRCTGBASEType: Justification
AwardedMay 5, 2023
Award #:N0024418D0003
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYCOMMANDING GENERALPARRIS ISLAND, SC, 29905-9001, USA

PSC

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/cdcc4427c77743f08acf5f7b03527d74/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Navy, is seeking to procure wireless services through task orders M0026323F0013, M0026323F0014, and M0026323F0015, which will be awarded to the current vendor, Verizon. This procurement is necessitated by the unavailability of the new Spiral 3 contract, which does not allow sufficient time for a competitive solicitation and evaluation process, thus limiting the contract duration to one year. Wireless services are critical for maintaining effective communication and operational capabilities within military operations. Interested parties can reach out to Randy L. Wentworth at randy.wentworth@usmc.mil or 843-228-2703, or Rodney Small at rodney.c.small@usmc.mil or 843-228-2151 for further information.

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    FAR Subpart 16.5 Justification for Use of Items Fair Opportunity (V1.2 04-28-2023) - Wireless Services 2023 (003).pdf
    The document provides a justification for an exception to the fair opportunity process under an IDIQ contract (N00244-18-D-0003) for urgent wireless services at MCRD Parris Island, citing the need for quick action to avoid connectivity disruptions affecting training operations. The three task orders, totaling approximately $105,206, are based on the urgency of service requirements and the established performance of the current vendor, Verizon. It emphasizes that market research will continue to maximize competition for future orders under this contract.
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