Cable Television (TV) Services and Cable Modern Services - Notice of Intent to Sole Source
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 Defense Health Agency (DHA) Contracting Activity Healthcare Contracting Division, Southeast (DHACA-HCD-SE), intends to award a firm fixed-price sole source contract to Sparklight (part of Cable One/Hargray Communications Group, Inc.) for Cable Television (TV) Services and Cable Modern Services at Naval Hospital Beaufort and Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island (MCRD) in Beaufort, SC. This is a Notice of Intent to Sole Source and not a request for competitive proposals.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide all necessary equipment and materials, including wiring, modems, and cable boxes, for cable and internet services. These services are required across six specific locations within Naval Hospital Beaufort and MCRD Parris Island, totaling 107 units of Cable TV service. The services fall under NAICS 517111 (Wired Telecommunications Carriers) with a 1,500-employee size standard and PSC DG01 (Support Services for Physical and Wireless Networks).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price Sole Source
- Authority: FAR 6.302-1, "Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements"
- Set-Aside: None (no set-aside restrictions)
- Period of Performance:
- Base Year: August 5, 2026 – August 4, 2027
- Option Year 1: August 5, 2027 – August 4, 2028
- Option Year 2: August 5, 2028 – August 4, 2029
- Option Year 3: August 5, 2029 – August 4, 2030
- Option Year 4: August 5, 2030 – August 4, 2031
- Option Period 5: April 5, 2031 – October 7, 2031 (Subject to FAR 52.217-8)
- Published: January 14, 2026
Justification for Sole Source
Market research indicates that cable television and internet services are typically provided by a single franchised entity within a specific geographic territory. Sparklight is believed to be the only provider with the existing infrastructure and franchise agreements necessary for these specific government facilities. Procuring services from any other source would likely result in substantial duplication of costs for infrastructure development and unacceptable delays.
Response Information
This notice is for informational purposes only. While not a request for competitive proposals, the government will consider capability statements from other responsible sources. Submissions will be used solely to determine if competitive procurement is feasible. Capability statements should not exceed 5 pages (8.5 x 11 inch, 10-point font minimum) and must be submitted via email by 12:00 PM EST, April 13, 2026, to Contracting Officer Lenore Paseda (lenore.y.paseda.civ@health.mil) and Contract Specialist Rebecca Brashears (rebecca.a.brashears.civ@health.mil).