Dutch Harbor Cable Television Services - Notice of Contract Action
ID: 20270PR250000066Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers (516210)

PSC

UTILITIES- OTHER (S119)
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    Posted Jan 21, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Updated Jan 21, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Due Jan 31, 2025, 10:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Homeland Security, specifically the U.S. Coast Guard, intends to award a sole source contract for commercial cable television services at two residential units in Dutch Harbor, Alaska. The contract, which will be awarded to Telealaska (Fastwyre), is essential for providing basic cable services to deployed crew members residing in berthing facilities, with a performance period from May 1, 2025, through April 30, 2028, if all options are exercised. This procurement is critical as Telealaska is currently the only provider with the necessary infrastructure to deliver these services in the area, and the government will continue to explore other potential sources for future requirements. Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to the primary contact, SK2 Alera Nash, at alera.d.nash@uscg.mil by January 31, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. Alaska time.

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