Notice of Intent to Sole Source Internet Cable Upgrade

The Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity (DHACA) has issued a Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Contract for internet cable upgrade services at the Branch Health Clinic China Lake in California. The contract will be awarded to MediaCom under NAICS code 517112 for Wireless Internet Service Providers, with a business size standard of 1,500 employees. MediaCom has been identified as the sole source vendor due to being the owner of existing equipment and the only provider meeting the government's minimum requirements. The contract covers a 3,500 square foot facility supporting over 65 staff members, with a base year from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026, plus three optional additional years extending through September 30, 2029. This procurement falls under the Defense Health Agency's healthcare contracting operations and involves critical telecommunications infrastructure upgrades.

The primary objective of this sole source award is to provide high-speed, secure wireless internet services to ensure continuous clinic operations during Navy network outages, with technical requirements including 1Gbps/50Mbps network service, 12 Business WiFi Extenders, 2 Internet Modems, and 99.99% network availability. Interested sources who believe they can meet the government's requirements must submit a 3-page capability statement by 8:00 AM PDT on September 2, 2025, via email to kenneth.d.harmon.civ@health.mil with the subject line "HT941025N0145 BHC China Lake Internet Upgrade." The contractor will be responsible for providing 24/7/365 network monitoring, technical phone support, hardware maintenance, and same-day onsite visits with a 30-minute arrival window. No competitive quotes are being solicited for this procurement, and telephone requests will not be honored. The services will support the Branch Health Clinic's operations across approximately 35,000 square feet of facility space, with implementation planned across the base year and four option years extending from October 2026 through September 2030.