Northstar Network Communication Services Consist Tender - 139603220

Procurement Summary

Country: USA

Summary: Northstar Network Communication Services Consist of Digital Voice, Video, and Data Provided to Suitably Equipped Aircraft Users with Coverage Throughout the Continental United States

Deadline: 29 Apr 2026

Posting Date: 16 Apr 2026

Other Information

Notice Type: Tender

TOT Ref.No.: 139603220

Document Ref. No.: 822673966

Competition: ICB

Financier: Self Financed

Purchaser Ownership: Public

Tender Value: Refer Document

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Tender Details

NOTICE OF INTENT-SOURCES SOUGHT
The Defense Information Systems Agency/Defense Information Technology Contracting Organization intends to negotiate a sole source contract with AT&T. A sole source Justification & Approval document is being coordinated and, upon approval, a copy of it will be posted here on SAM.gov to comply with the public display requirements of FAR 6.301.
The proposed contract action is for communication services consisting of digital voice, video, and data provided to suitably equipped aircraft users with coverage throughout the Continental United States (CONUS). The Northstar Network-s current configuration is comprised of Ground Entry Points (GEPs) controlled by Special Government Operation Centers (SGOCs). Each GEP shall be equipped with UHF communications equipment. Each GEP shall be capable of supporting analog and digital communications to and from aircraft simultaneously. Through the Northstar Network, an aircraft may gain access to Department of Defense (DoD) Executive Airlift Communications Network (EACN), Secret IP Data Service (formerly known as Secret IP Router Network (SIPRNET), Sensitive but Unclassified IP Data Service (formerly known as Non-secure Internet Protocol Router Network (NIPRNET) and other voice and data networks. EACN is a network that provides digital voice, data, and video access utilizing various government and commercial transports.
The anticipated Place of Performance is two Special Government Operation Centers located at Offutt AFB NE and Waldorf MD that shall be geographically separated to eliminate Radio Frequency (RF) interference and ensure mission survivability.
At this time, the incumbent contractor AT&T is the only source capable of providing all necessary services.
The statutory authority for other than full and open competition is 10 USC 3204(a)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.103-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. Companies who bel...
Notice ID: 822673966

Department/Ind. Agency: dept of defense

Sub-tier: defense information systems agency (disa)

Office: telecommunications division- hc1013

Product Service Code: dg11 - it and telecom - network: satellite communications and telecom access services

NAICS Code: 517111 - Wired Telecommunications Carriers

Inactive Dates: may 14, 2026

Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date

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