JOFOC Iridium Satellite Radio Subscription
Awarded Limited / Sole Source Justification Posted
- Solicitation number
- PR15337869
- Agency
-
Department of State
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- Contract number
- 19PM0725F0219
- NAICS code
- 5174 Satellite Telecommunications
- Place of performance
- Panama City Panama Panama
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of State has issued a Limited/Sole Source Justification Notice for a one-year satellite radio subscription service to support the U.S. Embassy Panama's Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement maritime operations. The contract requires annual Push-To-Talk radio service and talk group management for thirty-six ICOM IC-SAT100 radios across fifteen talk group configurations, with services including setup, maintenance, and ongoing management to enable satellite communications during critical open water operations combating narcotics and transnational crimes. The sole source justification is based on the specialized nature of the ICOM radios, which are designed to operate exclusively with Iridium satellite services, and the significant costs associated with transitioning to alternative service providers. While the government description indicates the contract was awarded to an unknown vendor, the supporting documentation identifies Iridium Communications INC as the contractor. The estimated total contract value is $46,000 for the one-year service period, with the award date listed as July 24, 2025, supporting the Joint Maritime Force's maritime security and law enforcement capabilities in Panama.
Notice text
This is a new award for a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract to request limited competition to companies able to provide an annual subscription of Push-To-Talk (PTT) Radio Annual Service and Talk Group Management with the brand name ICOM Inc operated by the US-based satellite company, Iridium Communications INC.
These services require the contractor to provide one year of service for thirty-six (36) ICOM radios across fifteen (15) Iridium talk group configurations, including setup, maintenance, and ongoing management to enable satellite communication among the radios on critical open water operations.
This acquisition is conducted under the authority of the Multiple-Award Schedule Program (41 U.S.C. 152(3) and 40 U.S.C. 501), as implemented in FAR 8.405.6 by the following: An item peculiar to one manufacturer can be a particular brand name, product, or a feature of a product, peculiar to one manufacturer. A brand name item, whether available on one or more schedule contracts, is an item peculiar to one manufacturer.
Awarded contract 19PM0725F0219 to unknown vendor for unknown amount on 2025-07-24.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Limited Sources Justification Template_IRIDIUM Communications INC_SIGNED.pdf |
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