Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Comcast Government Services (Hardwired Cable Services)

This government solicitation, N6278926Q0021, issued by the Department of the Navy, Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), Supervisor of Shipbuilding Conversion & Repair (SSGR) Groton, CT, is an RFP for basic cable television services. The contractor will provide basic cable service to four spaces in Building 80 (16 cable boxes) and two spaces in Building 605 (8 cable boxes) for a base period of 12 months, with four optional 12-month extension periods. Services include responding to disruptions within 24 hours. The government will provide access, security badges, and escorts. Contractor personnel must be U.S. citizens with proof of identity. The document outlines detailed clauses regarding payment via electronic funds transfer (WAWF), organizational conflict of interest disclosure, and other standard government contract requirements. The solicitation was issued on May 22, 2026, with offers due by 07:00 AM on June 8, 2026. The contract is set aside for small businesses, with NAICS code 517111 and a size standard of 1,500 employees.

The Department of Navy, Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), Supervisor of Shipbuilding Conversion & Repair (SSGR) Groton, CT, requires cable television services for Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) crews at the General Dynamics Electric Boat shipyard. The contractor will provide basic cable service, including four cable boxes for each of the four PCU spaces in Building 80 and four cable boxes for each of the two PCU spaces in Building 605. The contractor must respond to service disruptions within 24 hours. The government will provide points of contact for access, security badges, and escorts into PCU spaces. All contractor personnel must provide proof of identity and U.S. Citizenship to access the shipyard facility.

The document, SSGRINST 4330.51D ATTACHMENT 3, outlines a justification for an 'Other Than Full and Open Competition' acquisition for cable services, specifically for requirements under $250,000. The Navy/USMC/Guard/DoD requires 16 cable boxes for Building 80 and 8 cable boxes for Building 605. The sole source identified is Comcast Government Services, LLC. The justification for not seeking full and open competition is based on two primary factors: compatibility with existing systems and the sole source nature of the service. Comcast had the original contract, and the government has already invested in the wiring infrastructure. Switching providers would incur additional costs. Furthermore, Comcast Business offers hardwired cable services, which are essential for crew buildings designated as 'open secret' and not permitted to have Wi-Fi. The previous provider, Breezeline, transitioned to Wi-Fi streaming, making them unsuitable. The document includes technical/requirements certification and approvals from the Procurement Contracting Officer and a higher authority, all dated in April 2026.