Notice of Intent to Sole Source.pdf

Notice Type: Special Notice (Notice of Intent to Sole Source) Synopses Catalog Number (NAICS): 517111 – Wired Telecommunications Carriers PSC Code: DG11 – IT And Telecom - Telecom Access Services Response Date: 18 September 2026 at 10.00am Naples, Italy

1. Introduction and Authority

NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Sigonella, intends to award a sole-source modification to existing contract N6817125C0006 with TIM S.p.A. (Telecom Italia).

This modification is being conducted under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) (as implemented by FAR 6.302-1), "Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements."

2. Description of the Requirement

The proposed modification is for the Microwave relocation site survey, Multiplexer and Energy Station Procurement at Sigonella U.S. Naval Air Station.

The required services must integrate seamlessly with the existing telecommunications network infrastructure. The anticipated period of performance is 21 September 2026 through 29 June 2027. See also attached draft Performance Work Statements.

3. Sole Source Justification

TIM S.p.A. is the only source capable of satisfying this requirement. The existing physical telecommunications infrastructure and host-nation network architecture are proprietary to and maintained exclusively by TIM S.p.A.

During the initial competitive solicitation for the base contract, the opportunity was widely publicized, and only one proposal was received, which was from TIM S.p.A.

Any attempt to utilize an alternative provider would require a complete, highly cost-prohibitive duplication of the local physical infrastructure, resulting in unacceptable delays to critical mission communications and substantial duplicated costs that the Government cannot recover.

4. Responses and Submission Instructions

This is not a request for competitive proposals. However, interested parties who believe they possess the capacity and authorized physical access to fulfill this requirement may submit a capability statement. All capability statements must be submitted in writing and must include:

• Company Name, CAGE Code, and Unique Entity ID (UEI).

• Detailed technical description of the firm's capability to provide the required services without duplicating the existing host-nation infrastructure.

• Evidence of authorized access to the local physical telecommunications grid in the region.

All responses must be sent via email to the Contract Specialist, Sebastiano Paciello at sebastiano.paciello.ln@us.navy.mil, no later than the response date and time listed above.

A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed modification based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.

Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement in the future.