Notice of Intent to Sole Source to Comcast - Cable Services at Naval Station Mayport
ID: N6883625Q0041Type: Presolicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVSUP FLT LOG CTR JACKSONVILLEJACKSONVILLE, FL, 32212-0097, USA

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Wired Telecommunications Carriers (517111)

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IT AND TELECOM - NETWORK SUPPORT SERVICES (LABOR) (DG01)
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    The Department of Defense, through the Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center Jacksonville, intends to award a sole-source contract to Comcast Government Services, LLC for cable television services at Naval Station Mayport, Florida. This procurement is necessitated by Comcast's unique position as the only provider with an existing infrastructure on the installation, which includes proprietary equipment essential for delivering services to critical facilities without the need for additional cable boxes. Interested parties are invited to submit written responses within six calendar days of the notice, directed to Contract Specialist Maria Brophy at maria.n.brophy.civ@us.navy.mil, as NAVSUP will proceed with the sole-source acquisition if no alternative proposals are received.

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    The Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP), Fleet Logistics Center Jacksonville, intends to award a sole-source contract for cable services at Naval Station Mayport, Florida, exclusively to Comcast Government Services, LLC. This decision is based on Comcast being the only provider with an existing infrastructure on the installation, including proprietary equipment that supports current service to vital facilities such as piers and fitness centers without requiring additional cable boxes. The applicable NAICS code for this procurement is 517111. Interested parties must submit a written response within six calendar days of the notice, with supporting evidence of their capability to meet the requirements. If no alternative proposals are received, NAVSUP will proceed with the sole-source acquisition. Responses should be directed to the Contract Specialist, Maria Brophy.
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