VSAT Satellite and VOIP for Little Port Walter

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for services in which the government intends to acquire in accordance with FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisitions Procedures. Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Alaska Fisheries Science Center, Auke Bay Laboratories has a requirement to purchase VSAT Satellite data and VOIP services for Little Port Walter Field Research Station.

Little Port Walter is a remote field station with no surrounding community infrastructure to tie into. In addition, there are up to twenty scientific staff working on site during the summer. This is a remote field station with no road system, access to the site is by airplane or boat only. The area receives heavy rain and snow throughout the year and reliable service is paramount for data communications. The site is located on Baranoff Island Alaska at 56 degrees 23'N and 134 degrees 39' W

Scope is to provide reliable data and VOIP service using a fixed VSAT satellite solution for off island connectivity. The system will be used for day-to-day scientific and facility operations for the station. The satellite service is also required for emergency response and safety awareness. In addition to the safety needs, there is a strong push to transfer collected data off the island to collaborating scientists around the region.

See attached Statement of Need for more information.
All interested concerns must submit a quotation and documentation demonstrating the qualifications to provide services as described above within fifteen (15) days of the publication date of this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation, quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. A firm-fixed order is anticipated to be issued in immediately. All responses must be in writing and delivery to fax number (907)789-6004 attention to Heather Mahle, emailed to heather.mahle@noaa.gov, or provided to the address indicated in the solicitation.

Faxed or Emailed Correspondence or Response to Solicitation should reference solicitation # ABL-17175, in the Subject line to ensure it is received successfully. This is a simplified acquisition with an estimated value of less than $150,000.00. The following provisions and clauses shall apply to this solicitation and resultant award. The provisions and clauses may be downloaded at http://www.acqnet.gov/far

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Official Solicitation, any Amendments, or updates can be found at www.fbo.gov, listed under solicitation # ABL-17175.