NOI - NIC4 Satellite Air Cards

The Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Redstone Arsenal Field Office has issued a Special Notice concerning a sole-source procurement for Network Innovations US Government (NIC4) satellite air card services. The notice pertains to a 12-month renewal of five satellite phone/satellite service lines for the FBI's Technology Integration and Support Unit (TISU). This procurement is classified under NAICS code 517410 for Commercial Satellite Communications Solutions and will be executed as a firm-fixed price contract. The FBI has determined NIC4 as the sole source provider due to proprietary service offerings and unique hardware compatibility requirements. The special notice seeks to inform potential contractors about this procurement opportunity and gather market intelligence.

Contractors interested in this opportunity must email the Contracting Officer at NLJackson@fbi.gov by 12:00pm Central Time on April 7, 2025, with their capabilities and interest. Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) with current and accurate information, including UEID #, Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) details, addresses, and contact information. The satellite air card services will support domestic and international objectives, including mission-critical assignments and Continuity of Operations (COOP) initiatives in areas with limited cellular service, such as the Southwest Border and foreign countries. The procurement will be conducted through GSA Federal Supply Schedule GS-35F-0567X, with the government retaining discretion on whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Potential contractors should carefully review the notice and ensure they meet all registration and communication requirements to be considered for this opportunity.