COX CABLE TELEVISION AND INTERNET SERVICE
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 Department of the Navy, specifically the COMMANDING GENERAL in San Diego, CA, has issued a Special Notice (Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Contract) for Cable Television and Internet Services. The government intends to award a sole source contract to Cox California Telcom L.L.C., but is seeking to determine if other comparable sources are available. Interested parties must submit Expressions of Interest (EOIs) by May 2, 2026, 5:00 PM PST.
Purpose
This notice serves as a Notice of Intent to award a sole source contract to Cox California Telcom L.L.C. for the specified services. The government is not soliciting proposals or quotations at this time, and no contract will be awarded based on responses to this notice. The primary purpose is to conduct market research to identify if any other sources can provide comparable services and to assess their capabilities.
Scope of Work / Key Requirements
The required services include:
- Cable Television Services: Provision of 24-hour News and Weather Channels (e.g., CNN, Fox News, CNBC, Weather Channel), Public Broadcast Service, Local Major Networks and Superstations (e.g., FOX, CW, ABC, CBS, NBC), and Regional, National Sports, and Entertainment Channels.
- Internet Services: Provision of Cox Business Internet 300Mb, a modem, and a CIDR Block with 32 IP addresses.
Contract Details
- Type: Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Contract
- Authority: Purchase will be made under Simplified Procedures and Other Than Full and Open Competition, as authorized by FAR 12.
- Product/Service Code: DG10 (Network Services Delivered As A Service, By Subscription, Or Service Contract).
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission: Interested parties must identify their interest and capability by furnishing detailed data, including pricing and technical information, demonstrating their ability to meet the requirements.
- Method: Expressions of Interest (EOIs) must be submitted via email.
- Contact: Gary Lane at gary.lane@usmc.mil.
- Content: The email must clearly identify the notice and include the name of the point of contact.
- Confirmation: Submitters are responsible for ensuring timely receipt of their EOI and should confirm receipt by telephone.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
- This notice is not subject to a specific set-aside. The government retains sole discretion in determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement based on responses received.
Deadlines
- Expressions of Interest Due: May 2, 2026, by 5:00 PM PST.
- Published Date: April 30, 2026.
Point of Contact
- Name: Gary Lane
- Email: gary.lane@usmc.mil
- Phone: (760) 763-9063