Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Comcast Government Services (Hardwired Cable 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 Navy, specifically the Supervisor of Shipbuilding, Conversion Repair, Groton (SSGR), has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source a contract to Comcast Government Services, LLC for hardwired cable television services. This contract will provide essential cable TV services for Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) crews at the General Dynamics Electric Boat shipyard in Groton, CT. This is a sole-source action under FAR 6.103-1. Other responsible sources may submit capability statements by June 8, 2026, at 7:00 A.M. EST, for consideration in future awards.
Purpose & Scope
The requirement is for basic cable television services to support PCU crews. This includes:
- Building 80: Provide basic cable service to 4 PCU spaces, with each space receiving 4 cable boxes, totaling 16 cable boxes.
- Building 605: Provide basic cable service to 2 PCU spaces, with each space receiving 4 cable boxes, totaling 8 cable boxes.
- The contractor must respond to service disruptions within 24 hours.
- All contractor personnel accessing the Shipbuilder facility must provide proof of identity and U.S. Citizenship.
Contract Details
The intended contract is a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) type, with a base year and four option years. The period of performance is anticipated to run from May 22, 2026, to May 21, 2027 for the base year, extending through May 19, 2030, if all options are exercised. The place of performance is the General Dynamics Electric Boat shipyard in Groton, CT. The NAICS code for this requirement is 517111 (Telecom Access And Other Usage Billing Services) with a size standard of 1,500 employees. As this is a sole-source action, no specific set-aside designation applies to this intended award.
Sole Source Justification
The decision to pursue a sole-source award to Comcast Government Services, LLC, is based on the justification that it is the only responsible source capable of meeting agency requirements, as per 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) / FAR 6.103-1. The justification cites "Compatibility to existing systems or equipment" and "Sole Source" reasons. The existing wiring, paid for by the government, makes a new provider costly. Furthermore, Comcast Business offers hardwired cable services, which are required as the buildings do not allow WIFI services, and a previous provider (Breezeline) switched to WIFI streaming.
Response & Future Consideration
This notice is for informational purposes only and is not a request for competitive quotes or proposals. No solicitation will be posted as a result of this notice. However, other responsible sources who believe they can provide the required hardwired cable services may submit a capability statement. These statements must clearly demonstrate the ability to provide the service in accordance with the specifications and will be considered by the Agency for a future award.
- Capability Statements Due: June 8, 2026, at 7:00 A.M. EST.
- Submission Email: stephanie.l.neale.civ@us.navy.mil and andrea.a.cook.civ@us.navy.mil.
- The Government will not pay for any information received. A determination not to compete this proposed contract based on responses is solely at the Government's discretion.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Stephanie Neale (stephanie.l.neale.civ@us.navy.mil, 860-433-3709)
- Secondary Contact: Andrea Cook (andrea.a.cook.civ@us.navy.mil, 860-433-8436)