# Satellite Television Service Accounts for USCG Heartland District

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/rfi1785034

- Solicitation number: RFI1785034
- Notice type: Sources sought
- Status: Closed. Deadline was December 19, 2025 at 6:00 PM EST
- Department: Department of Homeland Security
- Agency: US Coast Guard
- Contracting office: Base New Orleans (70Z029)
- NAICS: 517112 Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite)
- Product or service code: DG11 Telecom access and other usage billing services. Includes satellite communications access, internet, cellular services, landline and telephone services. Transport services for data and voice network circuits and associated access facilities and services; includes dedicated and virtual data networks.
- Set-aside: Total small business set-aside
- Place of performance: Washington, District of Columbia
- County: District of Columbia (FIPS 11001). https://abierto.us/counties/district-of-columbia-dc-11001
- City: Washington. https://abierto.us/cities/washington-dc-1150000
- First posted: October 23, 2025
- Last posted: October 30, 2025
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/9a98f5d2963647a6b065dca1c55469fa/view

## Description

The United States Coast Guard (USCG) Heartland District is seeking information from qualified vendors to provide and manage satellite television service accounts for all designated shore sites and afloat units. This effort will be conducted in accordance with the accounts and requirements outlined in the attached Statement of Work (SOW).

**Scope of Services:** The current service providers include DirecTV, Dish Network, and Spectrum. The selected contractor will be responsible for managing and providing equivalent satellite television packages, which must include the following:

- Basic channel lineup - Starz movie package - Sports extra package - NFL Sunday Ticket The contractor must have proven experience in managing satellite television services and providing technical support for both USCG land-based units and USCG cutters, whether in port or underway.

**Period of Performance:** The anticipated period of performance for this contract will be from September 9, 2026, to August 31, 2027, with the option for four additional performance periods.

**Option Year One:** September 01, 2027 - August 31, 2028 Option Year Two: September 01, 2028 - August 31, 2029 Option Year Three: September 01, 2029 - August 31, 2030 Option Year Four: September 01, 2030 - August 31, 2031 Key Requirements: - Subscriptions must be limited to basic service and up to three premium packages, in compliance with USCG policy, see above in Scope of Services. The contractor must provide a reliable and user-friendly resource (e.g., phone line or web portal) to handle service requests, including receiving, dispatching, tracking, escalating, and processing technical support and equipment-related services.

**Payment Terms:** - Payments will be made in arrears for the previous month's service. For example, services provided in October will be billed on November 1. All invoices must be submitted through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) and must reference the award number. We are requesting your feedback and interest in this opportunity. If you are interested in participating, please provide any relevant information regarding your capabilities, experience, and approach to meeting the outlined requirements.

Should you have any questions or require further clarification, please do not hesitate to contact us. We look forward to your response and the possibility of working together to support the USCG mission.

## Publications

- October 23, 2025: Sources sought, due December 19, 2025 at 6:00 PM EST. Notice 13f23e43a14a4f3cbe9907a80e6c7b67. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/13f23e43a14a4f3cbe9907a80e6c7b67/view
- October 30, 2025: Sources sought, due December 19, 2025 at 6:00 PM EST. Notice 9a98f5d2963647a6b065dca1c55469fa. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/9a98f5d2963647a6b065dca1c55469fa/view

## Points of contact

- Wesley Hanna, Wesley.K.Hanna@uscg.mil, 5042534749
- Ryan Difernando, Ryan.A.Difernando@uscg.mil, (757) 628-4631

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