ATTACHMENT 4 - REDACTED JA - COMCAST NC.pdf
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- COMCAST INTERNET SERVICES FOR DLA NEW CUMBERLAND
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- SP4701-26-Q-0173
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Defense Logistics Agency
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This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (OTFAOC) document from the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Headquarters, submitted under Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 6.
The document justifies a sole-source procurement of brand-name Comcast Business High Speed Internet Service Provider (ISP) capabilities in support of hardware, applications, and services for DLA Logistics Agency Distribution. The procurement will be executed as a fixed-price task order delivery with a total estimated dollar value and a 12-month performance period from October 13, 2026, through October 12, 2027. The DLA Information Operations Network and Telecom Branch (J64B) requires Business High Speed Internet services for non-DLA connected equipment, augmentation of communication capabilities, and cellular support for DLA locations and customers. The justification asserts that Comcast is the only provider capable of meeting the government's needs for high-speed internet services (defined by the FCC as minimum 25 Mbps download and 3 Mbps upload speeds) at DLA Distribution New Cumberland, specifically for the Command Group's connection to a non-network communications display in Building 430. The document notes that Verizon, the only other potential competitor near the facility, does not currently provide service to the Distribution complex location in Philadelphia. The justification emphasizes that using alternative ISPs would introduce incompatibilities, compromise communication reliability, create cybersecurity risks, and threaten mission-critical operations. The procurement will be synopsized on SAM.gov, and the government commits to ongoing market research and competition reviews to identify future opportunities for full and open competition.
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CUI-SOURCE SELECTION INFORMTION – SEE FAR 2.101 and 3.104
4. IDENTIFICATION OF STATUTORY AUTHORITY:
Pursuant to FAR 16.505(a)(4) and FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(B), an exception to the fair opportunity process is justified because brand-name Comcast services are essential to the Government’s requirements, and other companies’ similar products and services do not meet and cannot be modified to meet the Government’s needs. A brand-name item, whether available on one or more contracts, is an item peculiar to one manufacturer and may be procured by brand-name specification if essential to the Government’s requirements. The brand-name description for this acquisition effort – “Comcast” – are essential for the Government to fulfill its need to maintain interoperability throughout the DLA Enterprise, satisfy information security requirements, mitigate the risk of communication lapses and interruptions resulting from incompatibilities, and meet communication mission requirements.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) defines high-speed internet as having a minimum download speed of 25 megabits per second (Mbps) and a minimum upload speed of 3 Mbps. Computers connected to the internet transfer information to each other in electronic packets which is simply a unit of data. Download speed is the speed at which information travels from the internet to your internet-connected device. Upload speed is the opposite. It is the speed at which information travels from your internet-connected device to the internet.
In order to help accomplish its mission of supporting the warfighter, DLA has a need to obtain High Speed internet Services from Comcast for its local and field site personnel located in the continental United States. No competitor service exist in the market at this time as DirectTV doesn’t have internet and would require a DirectTV bundle with AT&T or CenturyLink. Verizon Internet solution is not available or compatible. Additionally, Comcast Internet plans are in 40 states and the download speed is 15-2,000 Mbps where Verizon is 9 states and has a Download speed of 200- 940 Mbps. DLA Information Operations (J6) has been designated to support DLA communication mission requirements. Obtaining Internet Services is one such way DLA Information Operations supports mission-critical communication.
Only brand-name Comcast services are capable of meeting the Government’s needs. There are no other similar products and services on the market that can meet, or be modified to meet, the Government’s need high speed internet services in Philadelphia while satisfying information security requirements and ensuring the reliable transmission of mission-critical communication.
The brand name description “Comcast” is essential for the Government to meet mission requirements.
The use of different Internet Service Providers services and equipment introduces risks that compromise communication, such as incompatible software and unavailable security patches.
5. DEMONSTRATION OF CONTRACTOR’S UNIQUE QUALIFICATIONS:
DLA Distribution New Cumberland requires internet connections. Commercial internet is required by the Command Group for connection to a non-network communications display in Building 430.
The only other provider that provides service near NSA, New Cumberland is Verizon. However, Verizon does not currently provide service to the Distribution complex location in Philadelphia.
Failure to procure this annual internet service will adversely impact DLA’s communication and informational service.
CUI-SOURCE SELECTION INFORMTION – SEE FAR 2.101 and 3.104
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