Viasat Modules

Closed Solicitation Posted

Solicitation number
N0017825Q6719
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

Place of performance
Dahlgren, Virginia, United States

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) is seeking to procure specific Viasat communications equipment and testing services through a sole-source Request for Quotation (RFQ) with solicitation number N0017825Q6719. The procurement includes six Viasat ELERA-C Hub Modems for LoRaWAN, eight Viasat ELERA-C Development Boards, and 20 hours of satellite bandwidth testing support. The Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division intends to award this contract exclusively to Viasat, Inc., located in Fredericksburg, VA, due to the company's unique satellite infrastructure and proprietary software. The solicitation will be evaluated using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method, and all offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Quotes are due by 5:00 p.m. EST on April 15, 2025, with an anticipated award date of May 15, 2025, and potential offerors may submit questions via email to the contracting specialist.

The contract is not set aside for small businesses and requires Trade Agreements Act (TAA) compliance. The procurement will utilize Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) and will be awarded as a firm fixed-price contract. The place of performance is Dahlgren, VA 22485, and the contract involves specialized telecommunications equipment manufacturing within the NAICS code 334220 for Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment. Viasat is considered the exclusive provider for this opportunity, with the government noting that alternative manufacturers would require an estimated six-month redesign and testing period, potentially incurring significant additional costs. The solicitation emphasizes that Viasat's over-the-air testing support and satellite airtime can only be provided by the company as the exclusive owner and operator of the required satellite infrastructure.

Notice text

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION #: N0017825Q6719

Submitted by: Ashlee Wesley

NAICS Code: 334220

FSC/PSC Code: 7E20

Anticipated Date to be published in SAM.gov: 04/08/2025
 

Anticipated Closing Date: 04/15/2025

Contracts POC Name: Ashlee Wesley

Telephone#: 540-742-8849

Email Address:  ashlee.wesley@us.navy.mil

Code and Description:  7E20-  IT and Telecom  End User: Help Desk; tier 1-2, Workspace, Print, Productivity Tool (hw/perpetual/sw)

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.  This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued.   

Synopsis/Solicitation N0017825Q6719 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ).  The synopsis/solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Regulation as indicated in the attached SF1449.  The SF1449 form is being utilized to generate the applicable clauses from the Standard Procurement System. 

This requirement is not eligible for small business set-aside.

Material must be TAA compliant.

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) intends to award on a sole source basis for the following products manufactured by Viasat, Inc: Part number CUST-PROD-NRC Modems for LoRaWAN and custom LoRa protocol, CUST-PROD-NRC Viasat ELERA-C DevBoard. Viasat L-Band, CUST-SRV-NRC Best Effort Testing Bandwidth. Viasat, Inc is located in Fredericksburg, VA.  The Offeror shall ensure they can provide the requirements listed in the attached Requirements List.

The Over-the-Air Testing Support and satellite airtime can only be provided by Viasat as they are the exclusive owner and operator of the satellite infrastructure required for testing.  Any other manufacturer or in house product would cost the program an estimated additional 6 months of redesign and testing. This additional cost could not be recovered through full and open competition. The required software is exclusive to Viasat, Inc. 

Please include shipping/freight cost to Dahlgren, VA 22448-5114. Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) will be utilized for award in accordance with FAR Part 13.  The order shall be firm fixed price.  

All responsible offerors must submit, with its offer, the representation required in paragraph (c) of FAR solicitation provision 52.212-3. Offerors must complete the following representations when the resulting contract is for supplies to be delivered or services to be performed in the United States or its outlying areas, or when the contracting officer has applied FAR Part 19. All offerors may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency.  The completion and submission to the Government of an offer shall indicate the Offeror’s unconditional agreement to the terms and conditions in this solicitation. Offers may be rejected if an exception to the terms or conditions set forth in this solicitation is taken.

At time of proposal submission please submit any historical data and published pricing.  Award will be made based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable.

In order to be eligible for award, firms must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).  Offerors may obtain information on registration in SAM by calling 866-606-8220, or via the Internet at https://www.sam.gov.

Quote is due 15 April 2025, no later than 05:00 p.m. EST with an anticipated award date by 15 May 2025.  Questions and responses regarding this synopsis/solicitation may be submitted by e-mail to ashlee.wesley@us.navy.mil  to the RFQ closing.  Please be sure to include Synopsis/Solicitation Number N0017825Q6719 in the subject line.

Attachments –

-SF1449: Solicitation for Commercial Items

-Requirements list

Files

File Type Posted
SF 30.pdf PDF
SF 1449.pdf PDF

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