Notice of Intent - Sole Source Award

This Notice of Intent announces the Department of State's plan to issue a sole source Blanket Purchase Agreement to Bushtex Inc. for satellite communications equipment and services under the SATCOM REACH program. The BPA would be awarded noncompetitively to the service-disabled veteran-owned small business under FAR 19.1506(b). Interested parties may submit capability statements by January 31, 2024 arguing that competition would benefit the government, though the decision to compete the BPA is at the agency's discretion and no costs will be reimbursed.

The Notice of Intent is to fulfill requirements in the attached Statement of Objectives for supplies and services outlined in the SATCOM REACH program, including standard satellite equipment, airtime and services for mobile communications systems supporting remote expeditionary areas. Eligible contractors must be woman-owned small businesses able to provide equipment, activations, monthly reporting and meet requirements for satellite communications, remote expeditionary area communications hubs, mobile information program centers and secure internet communications kits for the base year plus six-month option period beginning February 1, 2024.