# Notice of intent to sole source - MSAT/G2 Satellite Services Office of Emergency Management

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/36c24526q0609

- Solicitation number: 36C24526Q0609
- Notice type: Special notice
- Status: Awarded to NIC4 Inc.
- Department: Department of Veterans Affairs
- Contracting office: 245-Network Contract Office 5 (36C245)
- NAICS: 517410 Satellite Telecommunications
- Product or service code: R426 Communications Services
- First posted: June 23, 2026
- Last posted: June 23, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/05a6f02c32474e869cc572ef523676c5/view

## Description

NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT In accordance with FAR Part 5.2Â - Synopses of Proposed Contract Actions Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)

**Office:**

**VISN 05 Network Contracting Office 05 Action Type:** Notice of Intent to Sole Source Proposed Contract Type:

**Firm-Fixed-Price, Commercial Services NAICS Code:**

**517410 PSC:** 5895 1. Description of Requirement The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), VISN 05, Martinsburg VA Medical Center, intends to award a sole source contract for commercial satellite communications services to support the Office of Emergency Management (OEM). OEM relies on MSAT/G2 portable satellite communications systems to maintain real time emergency connectivity during emergency events or national incidents when primary communication systems are unavailable.

OEM manages more than 400 emergency response assets across the country that support patient care surge capability, evacuation and transportation, emergency power, and command and control operations. The MSAT/G2 satellite radio capability is critical to ensuring reliable communication and operational continuity under crisis conditions.

2. Intended Contractor Network Innovations Government Services Network Innovations Government Services has been the VA s MSAT/G2 satellite communications provider since 2019, supporting the OEM s emergency communications framework. The existing infrastructure, equipment configuration, and service provisioning are fully integrated throughout OEM assets.

3. Basis for Sole Source Determination Network Innovations Government Services is the only responsible source capable of meeting the VA s requirements for MSAT/G2 satellite communication services. All OEM MSAT/G2 communication equipment is already installed, configured, and provisioned through this vendor, and no other provider can supply the necessary service without requiring substantial equipment replacement, reconfiguration, testing, and transition activities.

Transitioning to a new provider would significantly increase cost and operational risk. Current estimates indicate first year costs would exceed $300,000, compared to $60,878.28 for continued service with the incumbent provider. Changing providers would also introduce risks of service interruption, reduced readiness, and loss of real time emergency communication capability.

4. Estimated Contract Value Estimated base period value: $60,878.28 Total Contract Value (base year plus 3 optional year periods, Note* option years are exercised at the discretion of the Government): $243,513.12 5. THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTES This is a Notice of Intent to Sole Source. A solicitation will not be issued. No competitive quotes will be accepted.

However, interested parties who believe they can meet all of the requirements without service interruption and without requiring equipment replacement or reconfiguration may submit a capability statement. All responses must be received by the closing date of this notice and must include:

Company name and address UEI number Technical capability demonstrating the ability to meet all emergency MSAT/G2 requirements as currently deployed Evidence of ability to provide service without transition downtime Late responses will not be considered. The Government is not responsible for any costs incurred in preparation of responses to this notice. 6. Point of Contact Robert O Keefe Jr. Contracting Officer, Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 05 Email: Robert.okeefejr@va.gov

## Award on USAspending

- Recipient: NIC4 Inc. (UEI FKJECQRV42E1)
- Contract: 36C24526P0529, purchase order
- Obligated: $60,878.28
- Competition: Not Competed Under SAP, 1 offers received
- Link: solicitation number 36C24526Q0609 equals the FPDS solicitation identifier; same awarding office 36C245 (high confidence)
- Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_36C24526P0529_3600_-NONE-_-NONE-/


## Publications

- June 23, 2026: Special notice, due July 13, 2026 at 9:00 AM EDT. Notice 05a6f02c32474e869cc572ef523676c5. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/05a6f02c32474e869cc572ef523676c5/view

## Points of contact

- Robert O'Keefe Jr., Contracting Officer, robert.okeefejr@va.gov

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