DG11--MSAT Rapid Deployment Kits

SOL #: 36C25626Q0767Special NoticeSole Source

Overview

Buyer

Veterans Affairs
Veterans Affairs, Department Of
256-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 16 (36C256)
RIDGELAND, MS, 39157, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Satellite Telecommunications (517410)

PSC

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. (DG11)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

1
Posted
May 7, 2026
2
Action Date
May 12, 2026, 5:00 PM

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 Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office 16 (NCO16), intends to award a sole source contract for MSAT G2 - Satellite-based communication radios (Rapid Deployment Kits). These radios are critical for mission-critical communication during disasters, network outages, and emergency coordination events for the VA VISN 16. Interested vendors must respond by May 12, 2026, 12:00 PM CST.

Scope of Work

This requirement is for MSAT G2 - Satellite-based communication radios. These radios are essential for maintaining communication capabilities during critical events such as disasters, network outages, and for emergency coordination within the VA VISN 16.

Contract & Timeline

  • Type: Special Notice indicating intent for a sole source contract
  • Authority: FAR 8.405-6 (a)(1)(B) – Limiting sources
  • Intended Contractor: NI Government Services Inc., 5123 Pegasus Ct, Suite X, Frederick, MD 21704
  • NAICS Code: 517410 – Satellite Telecommunications
  • SBA Size Standard: $38.5 Million
  • Response Due: May 12, 2026, 12:00 PM CST
  • Published: May 7, 2026

Submission & Evaluation

This is not a request for quotations. Interested vendors must:

  • Identify their interest and capability.
  • Include a letter of authorization from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM).
  • Submit a capability statement (no more than one page) via email to angela.kennedy2@va.gov.
  • The capability statement must include: Company Name, UEI, Socioeconomic Category, a brief description of capability, GSA Contract number (if applicable), and/or other VA Medical Center past contract information.
  • If no responses are received, the government will proceed with sole source negotiation with NI Government Services, Inc.

Contact Information

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Points of Contact

Angela KennedyContract SpecialistPRIMARY
angela.kennedy2@va.gov
(484) 788-1632

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