70--NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE CABLE SERVICES

The Department of Defense’s Regional Contracting Office in Miami plans to award a sole source contract for cable services to Comcast Cable Service, Southeast Region, located in Sunrise, Florida. This contract pertains specifically to providing cable services for the United States Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM). Market research was conducted, and Comcast was identified as the only capable source able to meet the requirements, leading to this sole source acquisition under Federal Acquisition Regulation 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). It is important to note that this notice is not a solicitation for competitive quotes or information, and costs associated with information submissions will not be recognized or reimbursed by the government. The award reference number for this contract is W91QEX-14-T-0016, with the solicitation number listed as W91QEX14T0016. The notice was publicly posted on April 25, 2014, and falls under the NAICS code 517110, which relates to cable and other subscription programming services. While detailed performance location specifics are not provided, the contracting office’s address is in Doral, Florida. This action is an official announcement of intent rather than a request for bids or proposals, signaling the government’s commitment to proceeding with Comcast as the sole source service provider for this requirement.