Blanket Purchase Agreement 47QTCA20D00B5-1331L522A13ES0009

This federal contract IDV is a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) awarded by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), a civilian agency within the U.S. Department of Commerce, to Cellco Partnership (doing business as Verizon Wireless). The contract, which has a ceiling value of $9,999,999, provides wireless services including mobile voice and data plans, broadband connectivity, wireless network access, and mobile devices to support NOAA's operations. The contract was awarded under the General Services Administration's (GSA) Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) program, which allows federal agencies to efficiently procure commercial telecommunications services. Verizon Wireless, as a subsidiary of the parent company Verizon Communications Inc., has a history of delivering similar wireless capabilities to other federal agencies such as the Department of Justice. The contract does not have a set-aside designation, indicating it was competed as a full and open competition. The period of performance extends through December 31, 2022, with task orders and BPA calls issued under the contract having varying completion dates.

The BPA calls and task orders awarded under this IDV provide cellular services, mobile devices, and related wireless products and services to support the mission requirements of various federal civilian agencies, including the International Trade Administration, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, National Telecommunications and Information Administration, and the Office of the Secretary. The contract funding levels range from approximately $1,700 to over $665,000, with the majority of awards being in the $50,000 to $200,000 range. The contracts typically have a Firm Fixed Price pricing structure and performance periods of 1-5 years, allowing the government agencies to efficiently procure and manage their wireless communication needs through this Blanket Purchase Agreement.