Cable Television
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has issued a Special Notice indicating its intent to award a firm-fixed price sole source Purchase Order to Comcast Business Communications, LLC for high-quality cable television (TV) services in Quantico, VA. This acquisition is justified under FAR 13.501 due to Comcast being the only provider in the required service area. While this is NOT a request for proposal, the Government will consider capability statements from other sources. Capability statements are due by March 17, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. EST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for high-quality cable TV services, specifically including integrated in-house classroom broadcast for 185 receivers. This is a recurring requirement.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice (Intent to Sole Source)
- Contract Vehicle: Firm-Fixed Price Purchase Order
- Intended Awardee: Comcast Business Communications, LLC
- NAICS Code: 517111 (Wired Telecommunications Carriers)
- Period of Performance: July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027
- Capability Statements Due: March 17, 2026, 9:00 a.m. EST
- Published: March 12, 2026
Justification for Sole Source
The sole source determination is based on market research indicating that Comcast is the only provider with service in the required area. Searches for other providers like Cox and Verizon confirmed they do not serve the government's address. The Contracting Officer will certify that the price is fair and reasonable before an order is placed.
Action Items
Any source capable of providing the required cable TV services and interested in submitting a capability statement may do so electronically to Ms. Angel Barkley at angel.d.barkley@dea.gov. The Government retains discretion on whether to conduct a competitive procurement based on responses.