58--SPECIAL NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE--SATCOM GLOBAL 1347 N ALMA SCHOOL RD, SUITE 150 CHANDLER, AZ 85224-5902

The government contracting office intends to award a sole source contract to Satcom Global, Inc. for satellite data usage services, under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b). Satcom Global is considered uniquely qualified because it owns the IP address assigned to the SIM card used for communication, making them the exclusive provider capable of delivering the required services. This procurement will be conducted under FAR Part 13, which governs commercial item acquisitions. Although the intent is to sole source the contract, the government invites other interested organizations to submit their capabilities and qualifications in writing by 12:00 p.m. CST on July 5, 2013, to help determine if competitive bidding is warranted. Responses will be used solely to decide whether to proceed with a competitive process, and the final decision rests solely with the government. No formal Request for Proposal (RFP) will be issued as a result of this notice. Communications must be submitted in writing to the designated contact via email with the referenced solicitation number, and oral responses will not be accepted. The contract relates to NAICS code 517919, which involves telecommunications services. The contracting notice was posted on June 27, 2013, and points to Satcom Global’s location in Chandler, Arizona as the source provider. The government’s discretion in determining whether to compete this procurement is emphasized, underscoring that the notice serves primarily as an informational and evaluative step rather than a solicitation for competitive bids.