Iridium Phone Lines
Overview
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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 (NAVSUP FLT LOG CTR NORFOLK) is soliciting proposals for Iridium Phone Lines, specifically satellite communication devices and service subscriptions. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity aims to support advanced training events for deploying surface combatants by providing secure, over-the-horizon communication capabilities. The primary place of performance and delivery is Naval Station Norfolk, VA. Offers are due by June 12, 2026, at 10:00 AM Local Time.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for the purchase and delivery of Iridium satellite phones, compatible SIM cards, and associated service subscriptions. The objective is to provide operational Iridium satellite communication capabilities to support deployment certification requirements in the vicinity of the east coast of the United States. Key deliverables include:
- Hardware: Four (4) Iridium-9575 Extreme Satellite Phones (GSA Compliant version).
- Components: Four (4) Iridium Postpaid SIM Cards compatible with the provided devices.
- Service Subscriptions: Four (4) Iridium 100-Minute Postpaid Plans, covering a 1-year subscription for the base year and subsequent option years. All hardware, SIM cards, and active service plans must be delivered ready for activation and use.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price for all items.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS Code: 517410 (Satellite Telecommunications), Size Standard: $44,000,000.00.
- PSC Code: 5810 (Communications Security Equipment And Components).
- Period of Performance:
- Base Year: October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2027.
- Option Year 1: October 1, 2027, to September 30, 2028.
- Option Year 2: October 1, 2028, to September 30, 2029.
- Option Year 3: October 1, 2029, to September 30, 2030.
- Option Year 4: October 1, 2030, to September 30, 2031. The total duration of the contract, including options, shall not exceed 60 months.
Submission & Evaluation
- Offer Due Date: June 12, 2026, 10:00 AM Local Time.
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the responsible Offeror whose proposal is most advantageous to the Government, considering price and other factors. The Government intends to award on the basis of price unless past performance information indicates a different best value. The Government reserves the right to consider past performance, conduct a price/past performance tradeoff, and award to other than the lowest price offer.
- Contact: Lauren Markle, lauren.a.markle.civ@us.navy.mil, 757-237-8850.
Additional Notes
The solicitation includes various FAR and DFARS clauses, covering aspects such as System for Award Management (SAM), payment instructions via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF), item unique identification, and prohibitions on certain telecommunications equipment. A Performance Work Statement (PWS) is attached to the solicitation.