Network Transport Connectivity

The Naval Special Warfare Command's Contracting Department in San Diego plans to award a contract to Cox Communications for providing the equipment, installation, and materials necessary to establish network transport connectivity for Naval Special Warfare Group 2. This acquisition falls under the telecommunications sector, specifically categorized by the NAICS code 517919, with a size standard of $32.5 million. The contract will be awarded through a sole-source process to Cox Communications, although the agency invites all capable vendors to submit capability statements, proposals, or quotations by June 7, 2016. These submissions will be considered despite the sole-source intent, emphasizing transparency and opportunity for other interested parties. The procurement will be conducted in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12, focusing on commercial item acquisitions, and FAR Subpart 13.5, which covers the test program for certain commercial items. While the solicitation will not be publicly posted on the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) website, interested parties can request it directly via email. The contract's place of performance is indicated as Virginia Beach, Virginia, and the primary point of contact is Lisa C. King. This contract supports critical telecommunications infrastructure needs within the Department of Defense, ensuring secure and reliable network connectivity for Naval Special Warfare operations.