Satellite Television Service Accounts for USCG Heartland District
ID: RFI1785034Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OFUS COAST GUARDBASE NEW ORLEANS(00029)NEW ORLEANS, LA, 70117, USA

NAICS

Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite) (517112)

PSC

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

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/9a98f5d2963647a6b065dca1c55469fa/view
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    Description

    The Department of Homeland Security, specifically the United States Coast Guard (USCG) Heartland District, is seeking qualified vendors to provide and manage satellite television service accounts for designated shore sites and afloat units. The contractor will be responsible for managing existing accounts with providers such as DirecTV, Dish Network, and Spectrum, ensuring the delivery of basic service along with three premium packages, including a sports package and NFL Sunday Ticket, in compliance with USCG policy. This service is crucial for maintaining morale and entertainment for personnel both in port and underway. Interested vendors should contact Wesley Hanna at Wesley.K.Hanna@uscg.mil or Ryan Difernando at Ryan.A.Difernando@uscg.mil for further details, with the anticipated contract period running from September 9, 2026, to August 31, 2027, and options for four additional years.

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    FY25 SOW Satellite TV_final Revised.docx
    The Heartland District Consolidated Satellite Television Contract SOW FY25 outlines the requirements for managing satellite television services for various USCG shore sites and Afloat Units. The contractor will manage existing accounts with Direct TV, Dish Network, and Spectrum, providing basic service and three premium packages per USCG policy. The contract period is from September 15, 2025, to August 31, 2026. Services include technical support for both land units and cutters, in port and underway. Locations such as CGC Alligator, Sector Corpus Christi, and Station Houston are listed with their respective providers and receiver counts. The contractor must also provide help desk services for technical support and equipment. Payments will be made in arrears, with invoices submitted through IPP referencing the award number.
    Sat TV Policy.pdf
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