Intent to Sole Source- AFRH Satellite TV and Internet Services
ID: SS-AFRH-25-044Type: Special Notice
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TREASURY, DEPARTMENT OF THEBUREAU OF THE FISCAL SERVICE

NAICS

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

PSC

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

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https://sam.gov/opp/6c9437a2ada346959064fa1bac8c1ccd/view
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    The Department of the Treasury, specifically the Bureau of the Fiscal Service, intends to award a sole-source contract to Stellar Private Cable Systems, Inc. for satellite TV and internet services at the Armed Forces Retirement Home (AFRH) locations in Washington, DC, and Gulfport, MS. This contract will cover the management, maintenance, and upgrade of these services, which are essential for providing high-quality connectivity and customized content to senior residents, ensuring their welfare and engagement. The performance period for the contract is set from May 1, 2025, to April 30, 2030, consisting of one base year and four optional years. Interested contractors who wish to contest the sole-source determination must submit their qualifications by March 13, 2025, to the primary contact, Purchasing, at PURCHASING@fiscal.treasury.gov.

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    The Armed Forces Retirement Home (AFRH) is preparing to award a firm-fixed price contract on a sole-source basis to Stellar Private Cable Systems, Inc. for satellite TV and internet services at its Washington, DC, and Gulfport, MS locations. This announcement indicates the procurement needs to maintain existing services that cater to the resident community. The contract's performance period will be from May 1, 2025, to April 30, 2030, covering one base year and four optional years. The contract entails comprehensive management, maintenance, and upgrade of satellite TV and internet services, supporting both basic connectivity and additional features catered to senior residents, such as customized content and high-speed internet. Contractors who wish to challenge the sole-source determination must submit qualifications by March 13, 2025, demonstrating their capability to meet the outlined requirements. The AFRH emphasizes quality control, performance evaluation, and adherence to safety protocols throughout the contract period, reflecting its commitment to resident welfare. This document serves as a specific request for proposals within the context of federal contracting mechanisms, aimed at ensuring high-quality service delivery to veterans' residents.
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