Cable & Wi-Fi Services for USCG Base Portsmouth, Sector VA, C5ISC, and East District Buildings

The U.S. Coast Guard, under the Department of Homeland Security, has awarded a sole-source contract to Cox Virginia Telecom, LLC for cable and Wi-Fi services across four key facilities in Portsmouth, Virginia: USCG Base Portsmouth, USCG Sector Virginia, USCG C5ISC-4000, and USCG East District. The award, issued under solicitation number 70Z02726PPORT0055, was justified under FAR 12.102(a) due to Cox’s exclusive ownership of the underground infrastructure necessary to deliver the services, making it the only viable source. The contract includes options in its estimated value, though specific pricing, duration, or exercise terms are not disclosed. The place of performance is clearly defined across the four locations in Portsmouth, with a primary zip code of 23703, and no delivery or FOB terms apply given the nature of the telecommunications services. The contracting office is located in Portsmouth, VA 23704, with Frank Burton listed as the primary point of contact and Nathan Chappell serving as the technical lead. The contract is classified under NAICS code 517112 and does not employ any small business set-asides. No detailed evaluation factors, CLINs, pricing tables, inspection criteria, quality standards, or technical specifications are provided, consistent with the commercial item sole-source framework. The contractor’s UEI is C2NPR6G6LU55, and the contract was signed on May 27, 2026, with the award notice published on SAM.gov on June 24, 2026. Payment instructions, invoicing methods, accounting codes, COR/COTR designations, and security clearance requirements are not specified in the available documentation.