JA-25-001_Rev1 ATT OneWeb Sole Source (Redacted).pdf

This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (FAR 6.302-1) document for a sole-source contract modification to an existing Commercial Satellite Communication (SATCOM) contract awarded to AT&T, LLC.

The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), under the Department of Homeland Security, seeks to modify contract 70Z07925CISD30001 to add Low-Earth-Orbit (LEO) SATCOM services, hardware, communication support, and deinstallation services. The modification will provide CGONE network availability across over 1,200 USCG sites worldwide, supporting site surveys, OneWeb SATCOM hardware installation, and Total Access Orchestration (TAO) services. The base year cost estimate runs from September 30, 2025 to September 29, 2026, with four one-year options extending through September 29, 2030. Pricing details are redacted, but the total contract value is significantly increased by the modification. The Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) award is funded through Operations and Support funds for the base year and Fiscal Year 2026 funding for the option year.

AT&T is justified as the sole source because it is the only contractor capable of providing the required services due to its exclusive ownership of the CGONE Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) backbone, its partnership with OneWeb, and its ability to ensure seamless integration and end-to-end service continuity critical to lifesaving USCG operations in remote locations. The statutory authority is 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) implemented through FAR Subpart 6.302-1. Market research identified five interested vendors, but only AT&T possesses the proprietary configuration and MPLS routing capabilities required. The contracting officer determined the anticipated cost is fair and reasonable based on commercial price lists and historical pricing, and certified that the data supporting the justification is accurate and complete.