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Global Lightning Data Services for FWC-N

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The Defense Information Systems Agency’s Defense Information Technology Contracting Organization plans to award a sole source contract to Viasala, Inc. for a global lightning data service. This service will support data ingestion and management capabilities critical to Aviation, Maritime Safety, and Resource Protection missions conducted by the FWC-N, as well as meet product delivery requirements for FWC San Diego and U.S. Marine Corps Regional Meteorology and Oceanography Centers in Cherry Point, NC, and Miramar, CA. The contract includes proprietary hardware, installation, and services provided exclusively by Viasala, Inc., with a base period of performance lasting six months. Interested and responsible parties other than Viasala, Inc. may submit capability statements, proposals, or quotations for consideration. The contract falls under the NAICS code 511210 and is managed by the Telecommunications Division at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. Points of contact for this acquisition include Contracting Officer Kimberly M. Hampel and Contract Specialist Renee Walker. The solicitation was posted on September 4, 2018, and supports key defense meteorology and oceanography operations by providing essential lightning data services.

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Sole source contract awarded to Viasala for global lightning data supporting defense meteorology missions.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Telecommunications Division- HC1013

NAICS

511210 - Software Publishers

Place of Performance

IL

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Telecommunications Division- HC1013
Contacts2 people available
OfficeSCOTT AFB, IL, 62225-5406, USA
Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Telecommunications Division- HC1013
Office AddressSCOTT AFB, IL, 62225-5406, USA
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Kimberly M. HampelContracting Officer
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Renee WalkerContract Specialist
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The Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), Defense Information Technology Contracting Organization (DITCO), Contracting Division, (DITCO/PL8411), intends to issue a sole source award to Viasala, Inc., to provide global lightning data service to support ingest and data management capability in support of the Aviation, Maritime Safety, and Resource Protection missions performed by FWC-N, and in support of product delivery requirements to FWC San Diego, CA and U.S. Marine Corps. Regional Meteorology and Oceanography Centers located in Cherry Point, NC and Miramar, CA. The period of performance is for a base period of 6 months. The hardware, installation and services are all proprietary to Viasala, Inc. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which may be considered by the agency.

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