Commercial Internet Services USCG Sector WAK
ID: 37380PR250000039Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite) (517112)

PSC

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/7819825753f34fe0891110cbdbbf39c8/view
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    Description

    The Department of Homeland Security, specifically the U.S. Coast Guard, intends to award a sole source contract for commercial internet services to GCI Communication Corp. for the USCG Sector Western Alaska, located in Fort Richardson, Alaska. The contract will provide essential internet services, with a firm fixed price for one base year and three optional one-year extensions, potentially extending the performance period until March 31, 2029. This procurement is critical as GCI currently possesses the necessary infrastructure to deliver uninterrupted services, and switching providers would incur significant costs and logistical challenges. Interested parties may submit their capabilities and qualifications to Robbin Kessler at robbin.m.kessler@uscg.mil by April 4, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. Alaska time for consideration in determining the potential for competitive procurement.

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    Robbin Kessler
    robbin.m.kessler@uscg.mil
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