Notice of Sole Source- COX CATV
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 / Marine Corps has issued a Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Contract to Cox California Telcom L.L.C. for Cable Television Services at government facilities in Camp Pendleton, CA. This notice, issued under FAR 12.102(a), is not a request for proposals, but interested parties may submit Expressions of Interest (EOIs) to demonstrate their capability. EOIs are due by April 13, 2026, 5:00 PM PST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for continuous feed Cable Television Services to government facilities, including:
- 24-hour News and Weather Channels (CNN, Fox News, CNBC, Weather Channel).
- Public Broadcast Service.
- Local Major Networks and Superstations (FOX, CW, ABC, CBS, NBC).
- Regional, National Sports Channels and Entertainment Channels. This service integrates with the installation's existing hard-wired television system and is crucial for gathering information from news organizations for strategic planning during deployments for the 1st Marine Expeditionary Forces (I MEF).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole Source, Simplified Procedures, Other Than Full and Open Competition (authorized under FAR 12).
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source).
- EOI Due: April 13, 2026, 5:00 PM PST.
- Anticipated Award Date: April 24, 2026.
- Published: April 10, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
This is not a solicitation. No contract will be awarded based on responses to this notice. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability by furnishing detailed data, including pricing and technical information, sufficient to determine if a comparable source is available. The Government will be the sole determiner of an offeror's ability to meet all requirements. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.
Submission Instructions
EOIs must be submitted via email to Sgt Holback Charles at Charles.Holback@usmc.mil. The email must clearly identify this notice and the point of contact. Submitters are responsible for ensuring timely receipt and should confirm by telephone (760-763-5647) that the email was received. All information must reach the office before the deadline.
Additional Notes
The justification for sole-sourcing to Cox California Telcom L.L.C. is based on their unique position as the only provider with the necessary existing infrastructure and authorization to deliver services to Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton. Transitioning to a new solution is currently not feasible due to unestablished entry points, and premature termination of current services would pose significant operational risk.