Notice of Intent to Sole Source Cable Television and Internet Services

The Department of the Air Force Air Combat Command has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to sole source cable television and internet services for Ellsworth Air Force Base in South Dakota. This notice serves as a pre-procurement announcement under FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures, specifically allowing solicitation from a single source for these telecommunications services. The procurement will cover cable TV and internet services for 247 CATV outlets, 10 HD CATV outlets, and 11 Internet Data outlets distributed across 23 buildings on the base. While this is not a competitive solicitation, the Air Force is providing an opportunity for interested contractors to submit capability statements or quotations. The notice emphasizes that any determination to proceed with sole source procurement remains at the government's discretion, regardless of responses received.

The primary purpose of this Special Notice is to gauge market interest and capabilities before finalizing the sole source approach for these critical base telecommunications services. Contractors have until July 18, 2025, at 3:00 PM MST to submit capability statements or quotations, with late submissions explicitly excluded from consideration. All responsible sources are eligible to participate by demonstrating their ability to provide the required services, which include basic, mid-level, and advanced cable TV service tiers, internet connectivity, and comprehensive system maintenance. The selected contractor must maintain strict security protocols, provide 24/7 customer service support, respond to service interruptions within 24 hours, and ensure professional installation and customer service standards. The government will evaluate submissions solely to determine whether to proceed with competitive procurement procedures, making this notice a critical opportunity for telecommunications providers to influence the acquisition strategy for these base services.