D--Intend to Award Notice INTERNET2 ACCESS
ID: 140G0125Q0190Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THEUS GEOLOGICAL SURVEYOFC OF ACQUSITION GRANTS-NATIONALRESTON, VA, 20192, USA

NAICS

All Other Telecommunications (517810)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION/APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT SERVICES (LABOR) (DA01)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/c9b38481ae4a46e1a4e7d83c3988388a/view
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    The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) intends to award a contract for Annual Internet2 Access to support the Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center, which is critical for managing satellite data in accordance with the Land Remote Sensing Policy Act of 1992. This procurement aims to establish a specialized wide-area network (WAN) connection to facilitate collaboration with partners such as NOAA and NASA, ensuring the effective distribution and processing of Landsat data. The Internet2 network is essential for providing high-performance connections and backups necessary for the ingestion of satellite data, thereby maintaining the integrity of the Landsat archive and supporting the overall mission of the USGS. Vendors with comparable capabilities are encouraged to reach out to the primary contact, Patrick Anderson, at panderson@usgs.gov or 703-648-7380, by August 5, 2025, to express their interest in this sole source award opportunity.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Anderson, Patrick
    (703) 648-7380
    panderson@usgs.gov
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    The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) intends to award a contract for Annual Internet2 Access to support the Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center, which relies on robust network connectivity for managing satellite data per the Land Remote Sensing Policy Act of 1992. EROS's operations necessitate a specialized wide-area network (WAN) connection to partners such as NOAA and NASA, essential for the distribution and processing of Landsat data. The Internet2 network provides the necessary high-performance connections and backups critical for ingesting satellite data and supporting the operations of the Landsat Ground Network. Given EROS’s unique requirements and the essential nature of the Internet2 infrastructure, USGS recognizes no alternative source can meet these needs. Vendors with comparable capabilities are encouraged to contact the USGS by August 5, 2025. This notice justifies a sole source award based on criteria outlined under FAR 13.1, emphasizing the necessity for timely scientific data distribution to various institutional and international partners, thus maintaining the integrity of the Landsat archive and overall mission functions of the USGS.
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