Intent to Sole Source - Cable Television Services
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 Air Force, specifically the 81 CONS CC office, has issued an Intent to Sole Source for Cable Television Services at Keesler Air Force Base, Biloxi, MS. The Government intends to award a non-competitive contract to Cable One, Inc., citing FAR 6.302-1(a) due to only one source being available. This is a six-month bridge action to prevent a break in services. Interested parties may submit quotes or capability statements by January 27, 2026, 8:00 AM CST.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for Cable Television Services for a six-month period at Keesler AFB, excluding lodging facilities. The services must include:
- 24-hour news and weather channels
- Public broadcast services
- Major networks and superstations
- Sports channels and family-oriented programming
- A Government Access channel
The services are required to support 260 drops across the base.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Intent to Sole Source)
- Intended Awardee: Cable One, Inc.
- Period of Performance: Six months (bridge action)
- Set-Aside: None (sole source justification)
- Response Due: January 27, 2026, 8:00 AM CST
- Published Date: January 26, 2026
- Product Service Code: DG10 (Network Services)
Evaluation
This is not a request for competitive quotes. However, all quotes and capability statements received by the specified deadline will be considered. The Government retains sole discretion in determining whether to compete the proposed contract based on responses to this notice.
Additional Notes
- The justification highlights that Cable One, Inc. is the only local provider with existing infrastructure capable of meeting the requirement without significant cost and service interruption.
- Market research indicated a limited number of local contractors. This action is a temporary solution while a new, long-term requirement is being finalized.
- The contracting activity is the 81st Contracting Squadron.
- Contact Ms. Macey Behee at macey.behee@us.af.mil or 228-377-1802 for submissions or inquiries.