Exception to Fair Opportunity for Wireless Services
ID: N4523A23F1313Type: Justification
AwardedJan 12, 2023
Award #:N0024418D0003
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYPUGET SOUND NAVAL SHIPYARD IMFBREMERTON, WA, 98314-5001, USA

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - NETWORK AS A SERVICE (DG10)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/27d99eb21471434e8039ec92bea27900/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PSNS & IMF), has awarded a sole source contract for mobile cellular services and devices from Verizon Wireless. This contract, identified as task order N4523A23F1313, is a follow-on to an existing IDIQ contract and was awarded under FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(C) to ensure economy and efficiency in service provision. The services are critical for maintaining effective communication capabilities within the naval operations at Bremerton, WA. For further details, interested parties can contact Nicole Fiorentino at nicole.fiorentino@navy.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Nicole Fiorentino
    nicole.fiorentino@navy.mil
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    CUI A09.0 Exception to Fair Opportunity Wireless Services_Redacted.pdf
    The Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility seeks to award a sole-source task order to Verizon Wireless for mobile cellular services, citing the need for continuity, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. Transitioning to a new provider poses excessive costs and disruptions, and maintaining Verizon’s existing infrastructure will ensure adequate service for mission-critical projects. The justification leverages the authority under FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(C), emphasizing that the original contract was awarded competitively and that further market research would not improve conditions against the risk of service interruption.
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