STARLINK INTERNET SERVICE
THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY FOR MARKET RESEARCH PURPOSES.
THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP), REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS (RFQ) OR INVITATION FOR BID (IFB).
NO FORMAL SOLICITATION IS BEING REQUESTED UNDER THIS NOTICE.
This Sources Sought Notice is for market research purposes to identify interested firms for the potential requirement detailed below. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 517410 (Satellite Telecommunications) and the size standard is $44.0 Million. The Government will review the information requested in this announcement to determine the type of set-aside (if any) for this requirement, should it come to fruition.
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Geological Hazards Science Center (GHSC) has a requirement for twelve (12) month subscription internet service plans on four (4) previously purchased GSA Starlink Flat High-Performance Kits.
The Geomagnetism Program has been utilizing Starlink internet services at four of its observatories through a subscription. It is necessary to ensure continuation of the current Starlink service to avoid outages at the four observatories, which are a DOI-designated mission essential function.
All business concerns who believe they can responsibly provide internet services shall submit the following information to the Contracting Officer:
1. The firm shall provide a detailed capability statement fully describing information in providing the internet services above, such as, an internet service provider and an authorized Starlink reseller.
2. The firm shall specify that they are either:
2.1 An Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE), small business, 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, etc. and Or
2.2 Other than small business under the NAICS Code listed in the announcement.
2.3 The firm shall provide a point of contact name and e-mail information, and SAM.gov (Unique Entity ID (UEI), and must be registered and active in System for Award Management (SAM).
NOTE 1: All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary ¿ the Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the Government. Materials submitted to the Government for review will not be returned. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation. This is NOT a Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Quotations (RFQ) or Invitation for Bid (IFB). The Government does not intend to award a contract based on responses received under this announcement.
NOTE 3: In order to be responsive to this Notice, a firm shall provide the appropriate documentation for consideration by March 13, 2025 at 2:30 p.m. Mountain Daylight Time (MDT). Responses that do not comply with these procedures will not be considered.
Inquiries will only be accepted by e-mail to Lisa Williams at ldwilliams@usgs.gov.
