SOLICITATION NOTICE
B -- Notice of Intent InReach Communication Devices and Services
- Notice Date
- 7/21/2022 2:03:14 PM
- Notice Type
- Presolicitation
- NAICS
- 517410
— Satellite Telecommunications
- Contracting Office
- W2R2 COLD RGNS RSCH ENG LAB HANOVER NH 03755-1290 USA
- ZIP Code
- 03755-1290
- Solicitation Number
- W913E522N5367
- Response Due
- 7/29/2022 10:00:00 AM
- Point of Contact
- Kim D Roberson, Phone: 2173733478, ERDC-CRREL Quotes
- E-Mail Address
-
kim.d.roberson@usace.army.mil, ERDC-CRREL-QUOTES@usace.army.mil
(kim.d.roberson@usace.army.mil, ERDC-CRREL-QUOTES@usace.army.mil)
- Description
- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory (CRREL) intends to award a contract on a sole source basis to Everywhere Communications, Inc. upon the basis of the authority provided at FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). Everywhere Communications, Inc. was identified as the only source capable of fulfilling the Government�s requirement in its entirety. Everywhere Communications software is uniquely and proprietarily programmed to perform on the Iridium Government Enhance Mobile Satellite Services (EMSS) system from the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA). The Iridium satellite constellation is a system of sixty-six (66) active satellites used for worldwide voice and data communication from hand-held satellite phones and other transceiver units. Iridium holds a multi-year, fixed-price contract with the United States Department of Defense (DoD), through the United States Space Force, unlocking the Enhanced Mobile Satellite Services (EMSS) capabilities with unlimited usage of Iridium narrowband devices for an unlimited number of subscribers through a dedicated, secure gateways. Requirements:� A multiyear, firm-fixed-price (FFP), Master Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) shall be established IAW FAR 13.303 for the repetive procurement of, but not limited to, the following supplies and services: 1.� Activation of new and eleven (11) existing InReach satellite communication devises utilizing the EVERYWHERE Hub. The EVERYWHERE Hub provides the online hosting services, owned, operated or controlled by EVERYWHERE consisting of various infrastructure components, including but not limited to servers, website portal, networking components, system software, internet access. 2.� Annual Subscription Plans to the Iridium Satellite Network for services and the EVERYWHERE Satellite services. 3.� EVERYWHERE Apps (Android and iOS) that work standalone or paired with the satellite communicators to provide global communications. These applications are developed and/or licensed by EVERYWHERE that operate on EVERYWHERE Devices and used in connection with the EVERYWHERE Hub. 4.� Procurement of additional EVERYWHERE and InReach satellite communication devises and components to include but not limited to mounts, cameras, and speakers. 5.� Training services provided by EVERYWHERE and its authorized training consultants whereby EVERYWHERE shall train the Government�s employees in accordance with the curriculum and other training content. Training Services may be provided in a classroom setting, via video or audio conferences, online webinars, or other formats. 6.� EVERYWHERE Extend Warranties on software and devices. Please provide responses and capability statements to this notice NLT 12:00 PM CDT, 29 July 2022 to: Kim.D.Roberson@usace.army.mil Telephone responses will not be accepted. Responses to this notice will not be considered as a response to any solicitation, a request to be added to a prospective offerors list, or to receive a copy of any solicitation.� A determination by the Government not to compete the contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.� Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Note: In order to be eligible for award of a Government contract, vendors must be actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), have no active exclusions, and complete the FAR and DFARS representations and certifications.
- Web Link
-
SAM.gov Permalink
(https://sam.gov/opp/ceb1e2a4c6f14838a8469d47006f9637/view)
- Place of Performance
- Address: Fort Wainwright, AK 99703, USA
- Zip Code: 99703
- Country: USA
- Zip Code: 99703
- Record
- SN06396878-F 20220723/220721230116 (samdaily.us)
- Source
-
SAM.gov Link to This Notice
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