Notice of Intent-MSHA Satellite Phone Support

NOTICE OF SOLE SOURCE INTENT Reference No. 1605-CIO-23-NAT-0376 NI Government Services, Inc. 111 Kelsey LN STE D Tampa, Florida 33619-4357 The Department of Labor (DOL), Office of Assistant Secretary of Administration and Management (OASAM), intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with NI Government Services, Inc., under the authority of FAR 13.106‐1(b)(1)(i) – Soliciting From a Single Source. DOL Office of Chief Information Officer (OCIO) requires Hughes Network Systems MSAT-G2 Satellite Telephones wireless connectivity and support. MSHA is responsible for handling Mine Emergency Operations (MEO) and communication with specialist throughout MSHA is a key factor to their success. The satellite phones are used as a means of communications in rough terrain where cell phone and other telephone communications are extremely limited if not, non-existent. DOL currently uses Hughes Network Systems MSAT-G2 Satellite Telephones wireless connectivity under the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA). The Hughes MSAT-G2 Satellite Telephones have been used by MSHA during mine emergencies in the past and are presently being used to meet the departments mission to mitigate safety risk. Without the Hughes MSAT G2 phone service provided by Network Innovations, using MSHA’s current Hughes Network System hardware, the mine emergency team would not be able to communicate with mining experts from remote locations and obtain valuable information about various situations involving mine emergencies that could save lives of trapped or endangered miners. NI Government Services, Inc. is the sole source owner of the network that the existing equipment is tied to. This action will result in a firm fixed price contract. The period of performance will commence on or about March 29, 2023. The NAICS code for this requirement is 517410 – Satellite Telecommunications with a size standard of $35 million. This Notice of Intent to award a sole source contract is not a request for competitive proposals. There is no solicitation document. No RFP will be available for competitive proposals. Phone calls will not be accepted. Any inquiries concerning this notice of sole source intent must be directed to Pamela Bagley at [email protected], Brittany L. Morrow at [email protected]. Please reference "Response to Sole Source Notice for Hughes Network Systems" in the subject line of any e-mails. Interested parties may express their interest and provide a capabilities statement NLT Friday, February 24, 2023 at 11:00 AM EST. A determination not to compete this proposed contract upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Posted February 21th, 2023.