D--Continuation of Satellite and Inmarsat Service

NUMBER: PR: 0040054237 POSTED DATE: 09/10/2012 SUBJECT: Satellite and Inmarsat Service This announcement constitutes the only notice. This is not a request for quotes. A determination not to compete is solely within the discretion of the Government. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Responses must be received no later than Friday September 14, 2012 by sending an e-mail to [email protected]; however, any technical data received will be for the sole purpose of market research for future requirements. Under Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP), Fish & Wildlife Services, Region 7 Contracting and General Services intends to issue a sole source, firm-fixed price order to: COMPANY: Stratos Government Services INC. DUNS: 616607649 FOR : Satellite and Inmarsat Service for Kodiak NWR ON: 09/14/2012 NAICS: 517410 Satellite Communication AUTHORITY: 8.405-6(a)(2) Limited Sources Justification and Approval 13.106(b) Soliciting from a single source FAR 6.302-2 Unusual and compelling urgency. Determinations not to compete this proposed procurement were made because: The Service requires for a continued Satellite, Inmarsat service for 15 phones using the existing Government owned equipment. Due to the nature of the service and the support it provides to meet the mission of the program, for Kodiak NWR. Kodiak NWR is located in a remote part Kodiak Island where all the field work is done. Satellite phones are used by staff to communicate with the Kodiak NWR Headquarters on a daily basis to provide us with the weather, any field, aircraft and safety needs with no other means of communication. For more information contact Almeda Gaddis at 907-456-0355 or [email protected].