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Bahamas, etc.), it is critical for NAVFAC SE to possess anytime, anywhere man-portable satellite data transmission capabilities.

The brand name, Iridium Global Network, is the furthest reaching, highly reliable mobile satellite mobile communications network in the world. It is the only company that provides pole-to-pole coverage and consists of a sophisticated global constellation of 66 cross-linked Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites, which provide high-quality voice and data connections over the planet’s entire surface, including across oceans, airways and polar regions. The network is set up in a way that the call is relayed from satellite to satellite around the constellation without touching the ground until it is downlinked at an Iridium gateway and patched into the public switched telecommunication network for transmission. This happens within fractions of a second and is completely seamless to the end user. This architecture is unique to Iridium and provides numerous advantages, which include but are not limited to, the minimization of missed connections and dropped calls, solutions for single satellite outages, increased reliability, multiple layers of on-board subsystem resiliency for critical components, programmable satellites, in-orbit spares can be quickly repositioned and activated, as needed, and the low-Earth orbit provides a shorter transmission path.

The Iridium network does not rely on local ground infrastructure, allowing workers in remote areas to maintain critical connections no matter the local conditions. Quick and reliable voice and data satellite services are critical requirements, which the Navy needs in order to continue its mission during times of disaster, in which this may be the only means of communication. The Iridium Global Network is the only network that can guarantee the speed and reliability NAVFAC SE requires. A “brand name or equal” purchase cannot be used because contract award utilizing any other satellite network provider would result in unacceptable delays or problems preventing the CERT Team from being accessible and performing its mission during the most critical disasters.

Iridium is the only satellite network with truly global service, including the poles. Market research has indicated that other providers simply cannot provide the reliability with the broadest coverage in the world, like the Iridium Global Network can.

C. ___UNUSUAL AND COMPELLING URGENCY. The supplies or services are of such unusual and compelling urgency that the Government would be seriously injured unless the agency is permitted to limit the number of sources from which it solicits bids or proposals. Urgent requirements are supplies or services that will result in a work stoppage, or are mission critical and the routine processing time would result in injury to the Government. The determination that the procurement for the above item/service is an urgent and compelling requirement is based on the following:

1. Date on which the requirement was first identified:

2. Required delivery date/period of performance:

3. Explanation of why delivery/commencement of services by the date mentioned above is required.

4. If appropriate, include any additional pertinent information.

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IV. CERTIFICATIONS/APPROVALS:

Technical / Requirements Certification: I certify that the facts and representation under my cognizance which are included in this justification are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Contracting Officer Approval

I certify that this Justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.