D--SPOT Satellite Telecommunication Services - Oregon Water Science CenterNOTI
ID: 140G0326Q0010Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THEUS GEOLOGICAL SURVEYOFFICE OF ACQUISITON GRANTSSACRAMENTO, CA, 95819, USA

NAICS

Satellite Telecommunications (517410)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - MOBILE DEVICE AS A SERVICE (DE11)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/a35781e741c44c14b26b5c27ad87590b/view
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    The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) intends to award a purchase order to GlobalStar USA LLC for SPOT satellite telecommunication services to support the Oregon Water Science Center in Portland, OR. This procurement aims to continue the use of existing SPOT devices, which are exclusively compatible with GlobalStar's proprietary satellite communication system, while also adding 15 new devices to enhance tracking and safety for USGS personnel in the field. The services are critical for providing real-time location data and ensuring the safety of field personnel, with the current contract being justified under FAR 13.106-1(b) as a sole-source acquisition. Interested parties may submit inquiries via email to Elizabeth Adam at eadam@usgs.gov by January 2, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET, as no formal solicitation will be issued.

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    Adam, Elizabeth
    (916) 278-9441
    (916) 278-9339
    eadam@usgs.gov
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    The Department of the Interior, United States Geological Survey (USGS), Sacramento Acquisition Branch, is seeking sole-source approval to contract with GlobalStar USA, LLC / SPOT LLC for satellite communication services. This justification, under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), is for a new Purchase Order to continue tracking USGS personnel in the field, ensuring their safety, and providing real-time location data via a consolidated RSS feed to USGS go2mapper. The USGS currently operates 51 agency-owned SPOT devices, which are only compatible with GlobalStar USA, LLC / SPOT LLC's proprietary satellite communication system. The procurement aims to continue using these existing devices and add 15 new ones. Market research confirmed that no other providers can utilize the existing SPOT devices, and GlobalStar USA, LLC / SPOT LLC has no authorized resellers. Future requirements will be competed to the maximum extent practicable as the current devices reach their end of life.
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