Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Satellite Air Time
ID: 20151756Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OFUS CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTIONAIR AND MARINE CONTRACTING DIVISIONWASHINGTON, DC, 20229, USA

NAICS

Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334220)

PSC

COMMUNICATIONS SECURITY EQUIPMENT AND COMPONENTS (5810)

Set Aside

No Set aside used (NONE)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/7c5c4368233b42b2bec2eda1a4a1c0f7/view
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    Description

    The Department of Homeland Security, specifically the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), intends to issue a sole source contract to Skymira LLC for the procurement of satellite airtime services essential for GPS tracking devices used by CBP officers. This contract will cover the provision of one hundred and twenty (120) ISAT DataPro plans and activations, which are critical for maintaining an uninterrupted connection for tracking and intelligence gathering operations. The period of performance for this contract is set from October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2026, at March Air Reserve Base in California, with security protocols requiring escorted access to the military installation. Interested contractors who believe they can meet the requirements are encouraged to contact the primary contact, Nykia Warren, via email at nykia.warren@cbp.dhs.gov, by the specified response date.

    Point(s) of Contact
    NYKIA WARREN
    Nykia.warren@cbp.dhs.gov
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    Att_2-Sole_Source_Determination_Not_Exceeding_SAT_Redacted.pdf
    Tab 1.1.4 SOW SkyMira 20151756 FY26 - final.docx
    The Department of Homeland Security, Customs and Border Protection, Air and Marine Operations Center (AMOC) requires a Statement of Work for SkyMira System Maintenance for Satellite Airtime. This service is crucial for the AMOC's mission to protect the American people and critical infrastructure by tracking Skymira GPS devices used by CBP officers for safety and intelligence gathering. The AMOC funds the satellite airtime, and only Skymira can provide this service for their devices. The scope of work includes an uninterrupted internet connection from the Skymira server to the UniTrac server at AMOC, programming devices, and providing technical support. The period of performance is from October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2026, at March Air Reserve Base, CA. Security requirements include escorted access to the military installation and adherence to all security protocols.
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