The purpose of this synopsis is to provide notice of Naval Information Warfare Center
(NIWC) Atlantic's intent to award a Firm-Fixed-Price purchase order on a noncompetitive
basis to KVH for 900 gigabytes of satellite airtime and one year of monthly maintenance
fees. The Government intends to negotiate solely with KVH under the authority of FAR
13.106-1(b). KVH is the sole provider of the satellite airtime. No other vendors or
distributors can provide this airtime as it is currently being used. The NAICS Code is
517410 and the Small Business Size Standard is $44 million.

This notice is not a request for competitive quotes; however, any responsible source
believing that it can fulfill the requirement may submit a capability statement, proposal,
or quotation. Responses to the pre-solicitation notice can be submitted via the NAVWAR
E-Commerce website at NAVWAR E-Commerce Central (navy.mil) by 10 January 2025.
Questions concerning this notice should be directed to Jessica Glisson at
[email protected]. All responses received by 10 January 2025 will be
considered by the Government for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a
competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete the
proposed purchase order based upon responses to this notice is solely within the
discretion of the Government.

Bid Protests Not Available