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This Government Contract opportunity from Department Of Defense was posted on April 26, 2016. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Synopsis of Award - Sole Source Contract to AT&T for Northstar Network Services

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HC1013-14-R-0005Federal

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Awarded on April 20, 2016, to AT&T Corp., this non-competitive, firm fixed price contract establishes the Northstar Long-Haul Telecommunications Network and associated transmission circuits for an Ultra-High Frequency/Line of Sight communications system. The project provides essential analog and digital air-to-ground and ground-to-air connectivity, including voice, video, and data services, ensuring a minimum of 95 percent coverage across the Continental United States. Managed by the Defense Information Technology Contracting Organization at Scott AFB, Illinois, the contract began with a base period from May 1, 2016, to April 30, 2017, and includes four one-year option periods. The initial base year award was valued at 15,212,144.04 dollars, with a total estimated life cycle value of 74,600,000.04 dollars. Under NAICS code 517110, the procurement was designated as a sole-source action due to AT&T's proprietary infrastructure and unique qualifications. Subsequent modifications to the agreement increased the total contract value to integrate Unitrends backup and recovery software, supporting the version 2.5 system upgrade as well as Risk Management Framework and Certification and Accreditation requirements.

General Info

Contract Value

$70,531,720.21

NAICS

517110 - Wired Telecommunications Carriers

Place of Performance

Various Sites throughout CONUS, OMAHA, NE, 68113, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Award Issued Date

Documents

1

HC1013-16-C-0001 Northstar Network J&A Modification 1

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Justification (J&A)

Justification & Approval published

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Justification & Approval published

Awarded

Contract was awarded

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Telecommunications Division- HC1013
Contacts2 people available
OfficeSCOTT AFB, IL, 62225-5406, USA
Office AddressSCOTT AFB, IL, 62225-5406, USA
Contacts
Patricia E HiltonContract Specialist
AMBER M MCKEECONTRACT SPECIALIST

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On April 20, 2016, AT&T Corp., 7125 Columbia Gateway, Columbia, Maryland 21046-2552, was awarded a non-competitive, firm fixed price (FFP) contract for the Northstar Long-Haul Telecommunications Network and associated transmission circuits for an Ultra-High Frequency/Line of Sight (UHF/LOS) communications system network. The requirement provides analog and digital air-to-ground/ground-to-air communications connectivity to include digital, voice, video, and data services to suitably equipped aircraft with a minimum of 95 percent coverage of the Continental United States (CONUS). Performance will be at various sites geographically dispersed across the continental United States (CONUS). The award was for the base year amount of $15,212,144.04 [life cycle $74,600,000.04]. The base period of performance is May 1, 2016 to April 30, 2017, with four one-year option periods. The Defense Information Technology Contracting Organization, Scott AFB, Illinois, is the contracting activity. The Contracting Point of Contact is Patricia Hilton, 618-229-9450. (HC1013-16-C-0001).

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