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The Transportation Security Administration, under the Department of Homeland Security, plans to award a sole-source contract to Signal Group LLC for enterprise-wide satellite television and associated support services, replacing the current provider DirecTV. This action is justified under the authority of RFO 6.103, allowing non-competitive procurement due to the unique capabilities or circumstances that limit viable alternatives. The contract will serve the End User Service Division and is targeted to ensure uninterrupted satellite TV services across TSA operations, with performance expected to occur in Virginia. The solicitation number is 70T03026_SpecialNotice_SatelliteTelevision, and while the notice is not a formal request for proposals, interested parties may respond by the deadline of July 24, 2026, to express capability or interest; however, any decision to proceed without competition rests solely with the government. The NAICS code for this procurement is 516120, and point of contact for inquiries is Evan Morcom, with Grace Ayers as secondary contact.

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TSA awards sole-source satellite TV contract to Signal Group LLC to replace DirecTV in Virginia by July 24, 2026.

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Department Of Homeland Security → Transportation Security AdministrationView Agency

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516120 - Television Broadcasting StationsView NAICS

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72660, VA, USA

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AgencyDepartment Of Homeland Security → Transportation Security Administration
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The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) intends to contract using other than full and open competition for enterprise-wide satellite television and associated support services. Accordingly, the TSA intends to award a contract to Signal Group LLC, 22285 Roethel Drive Novi, MI 48375.
This contract will address the requirements of the End User Service Division, regarding to the current service provider (DirecTV). The proposed contract action is for supplies and/or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of RFO 6.103. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

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