DirecTV Satellite Television & Streaming Services
Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE INFORMATION SYSTEMS AGENCY (DISA)J8 WHCA RESOURCE MANAGEMENTWASHINGTON, DC, 20373-5815, USA

NAICS

Satellite Telecommunications (517410)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - SERVICE DELIVERY SUPPORT SERVICES: ITSM, OPERATIONS CENTER, PROJECT/PM (LABOR) (DD01)

Set Aside

No Set aside used (NONE)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/88dfa3173e494149a0e8dde9f185278e/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), is planning to award a sole source contract to DirecTV, LLC for satellite television and streaming services. This contract, valued at $99,918.48 with a total potential value of $610,012.00, is intended to provide cable satellite television services to the White House Communications Agency, emphasizing the importance of reliable communication services for government operations. The contract is set to commence on January 1, 2025, and will run until December 31, 2030. Interested parties can direct inquiries to Micheal Pearson at DL.WHCA.J8.CON@whmo.mil.

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    Micheal Pearson
    DL.WHCA.J8.CON@whmo.mil
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