THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT - COPPER VALLEY TELECOMM
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 US Coast Guard Sector Western Alaska and Arctic Region has issued a Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Firm Fixed Price contract to Copper Valley Telephone Cooperative Incorporation for Unlimited Internet Services in Valdez, AK. This action is based on the vendor's existing wired infrastructure, USCG Cyber approval, and cost-effectiveness. Responses from interested organizations are due by March 30, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the provision of Unlimited Internet Services to support the US Coast Guard Sector Western Alaska and Arctic Region units located in Valdez, AK.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole Source, Firm Fixed Price
- Procuring Entity: USCG Sector Western Alaska and Arctic Region, Anchorage, AK
- Place of Performance: Valdez, AK
- NAICS Code: 517111 (Wired Telecommunications Carriers)
- Product Service Code: DG11 (Telecom Access And Other Usage Billing Services)
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Response Due: March 30, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. Alaska time
- Published: March 24, 2026
Justification & Evaluation
This procurement is being awarded on a sole source basis pursuant to FAR 12.102, as Copper Valley Telephone Cooperative Incorporation is identified as the only responsible source capable of meeting agency requirements. The justification highlights their existing wired infrastructure, US Coast Guard Cyber approval, and the inability of competition to overcome the cost-effectiveness of their services.
This notice is not a request for competitive quotes. Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications in writing to the identified point of contact. These submissions will be evaluated solely to determine if the procurement should be conducted on a competitive basis. The decision to not compete this effort is at the government's discretion.
Contact Information
Primary Point of Contact: Robbin Kessler (robbin.m.kessler@uscg.mil)