# Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Satellite Air Time

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/20159779

- Solicitation number: 20159779
- Notice type: Special notice
- Status: Closed. Deadline was August 14, 2026 at 11:00 AM EDT
- Department: Department of Homeland Security
- Agency: US Customs and Border Protection
- Contracting office: Air and Marine Contracting Division (70B02C)
- NAICS: 517410 Satellite Telecommunications
- Product or service code: 5821 Radio and Television Communication Equipment, Airborne
- Place of performance: March ARB, California
- First posted: August 6, 2026
- Last posted: August 6, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/0ac0a7af58db421a9d5cfeba905c0677/view

## Description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection intends to issue a firm fixed price sole source award to NAL Research in Manassas, Virginia for a base year for uninterrupted internet connection that will allow the iridium GPS satellite tracking device information to be transmitted to and displayed at the Air and Marine Operations Center.

The GPS information derived from NAL Research satellite tracking devices are dependent upon the vendor’s infrastructure Period of performance: Base Year - October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027 If any contractors feel they can meet the requirements please contact the contracting officer by email at Michael.A.Hall@cbp.dhs.gov by the response date and time listed with this notice. You must submit a capabilities statement displaying your ability to meet the requirements.

## Publications

- August 6, 2026: Special notice, due August 14, 2026 at 11:00 AM EDT. Notice 0ac0a7af58db421a9d5cfeba905c0677. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/0ac0a7af58db421a9d5cfeba905c0677/view

## Points of contact

- Michael Hall, Michael.a.hall@cbp.dhs.gov

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