Notice of Intent to Sole Source FM Broadcast System Service for AFN
Closed Special Notice Posted
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- Solicitation number
- N6817124Q0070
- Agency
-
Naval Supply Systems Command
Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 516210 Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers
- Place of performance
- Naples Napoli 80010 Italy
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
This Special Notice was published by the Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command on March 6, 2024. The Notice is to inform the public of the agency's intent to enter into a sole source contract with RAI Way SPA to provide engineering, installation, operation, and maintenance services for the Armed Forces Network radio broadcast system in Naples, Italy.
The purpose of the Special Notice is to meet the requirements of the Federal Acquisition Regulation by notifying the public of the proposed sole source contract action. RAI Way SPA is identified as the only source able to meet the requirement due to owning and operating the only broadcast tower that provides the necessary line of sight and elevation to transmit signals to U.S. military personnel in the area. Responses to contest the sole source determination must be received by the contracting officer within 10 days and demonstrate the ability to meet the requirement, however the agency reserves sole discretion in determining whether to pursue competition. No other details were provided on programs, initiatives or opportunities.
Notice text
2 versions
Update #2 · Latest ·
THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT
This Notice is issued in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 5.201 to notify the public of a proposed contract action.
The proposed contract action is for the acquisition of engineering, installation, operation, and maintenance of the Armed Forces Network (AFN) Naples Frequency modulation (FM) Radio broadcast systems, permitting US Military and Government personnel and their families to receive important command information, news, sports, and AFN entertainment Radio Programming in the Naples military community and surrounding civilian communities.
The NAVSUP FLC Sigonella intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1 by entering into a sole source contract with RAY WAY SPA. RAI WAY SPA is the only known source able to provide the required services. See the Sole Source Justification and Draft Performance Work Statement for additional information.
The statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition is 41 U.S.C.253(c)(1) as implemented by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 6.302-1 entitled “3304(a)(1) sole source specifications, which reads in part, “Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements.”
This notice of intent in not a request for capability statements or competitive proposals; however any firm who believes it can perform the required services may give written notice to the Contracting Officer within 05 days of publication of this Special Notice. Supporting evidence must be in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to comply with the requirement. Responses received will be evaluated; however a determination by the Government to compete the requirement based on the responses to this Special Notice is solely the discretion of the Government.
For questions concerning this notice, please contact:
Daniela Pollano email: daniela.pollano.ln@us.navy.mil
Or
David Biggs: david.a.biggs20.civ@us.navy.mil
Update #1 ·
THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT
This Notice is issued in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 5.201 to notify the public of a proposed contract action.
The proposed contract action is for the acquisition of engineering, installation, operation, and maintenance of the Armed Forces Network (AFN) Naples Frequency modulation (FM) Radio broadcast systems, permitting US Military and Government personnel and their families to receive important command information, news, sports, and AFN entertainment Radio Programming in the Naples military community and surrounding civilian communities.
The NAVSUP FLC Sigonella intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1 by entering into a sole source contract with RAY WAY SPA. RAI WAY SPA is the only known source able to provide the required services. See the Sole Source Justification and Draft Performance Work Statement for additional information.
The statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition is 41 U.S.C.253(c)(1) as implemented by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 6.302-1 entitled “3304(a)(1) sole source specifications, which reads in part, “Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements.”
This notice of intent in not a request for capability statements or competitive proposals; however any firm who believes it can perform the required services may give written notice to the Contracting Officer within 10 days of publication of this Special Notice. Supporting evidence must be in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to comply with the requirement. Responses received will be evaluated; however a determination by the Government to compete the requirement based on the responses to this Special Notice is solely the discretion of the Government.
For questions concerning this notice, please contact:
Daniela Pollano email: daniela.pollano.ln@us.navy.mil
Or
David Biggs: david.a.biggs20.civ@us.navy.mil
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 1.04 Sole Source Brand Name Justification SAT_fully executed_Redacted.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Notice of Intent to Sole Source FM Broadcast System Service for AFN | Solicitation | |
| This notice | Special Notice |
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