Synopsis for Satellite Television Services

The Department of the Army has issued a Special Notice for a Satellite Television Services contract to be solicited on January 6, 2025. This opportunity is specifically targeted at providing satellite television services for Japanese Foreign Military personnel stationed at Fort Bliss, Texas. The contract will be set aside for total small business participation, indicating a focused opportunity for small business contractors in the telecommunications sector. The solicitation is classified under the Wired Telecommunications Carriers NAICS category (517111) and was initially posted on December 13, 2024, with a final due date of December 31, 2024. The notice highlights a specialized requirement for Japanese channel programming and satellite reception capabilities.

Contractors interested in this opportunity must be prepared to provide a comprehensive satellite television service package that includes 140 satellite receivers, 34 multi-switches, and 5 non-penetrating roof antennas capable of receiving specific satellite signals. The contract will be a firm-fixed-price arrangement with a 12-month base period from May 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026, and includes three additional 12-month option years. Key performance requirements include installing wall plates with no visible wiring, responding to service calls within 4 hours, and providing monthly programming that includes Japanese public television (NHK Japan Tokyo) and a 120-channel English network package. The project is funded through Foreign Military Sales reimbursable funds to support Japanese Military Annual Service Practice missile live fire exercises. Eligible small businesses with expertise in satellite telecommunications and experience serving military installations will be well-positioned to compete for this contract.