Viasat Training Course

Justification for Sole Source

This document justifies a sole source procurement for training on the RT-1829(P)/S Shipboard Ultra High Frequency Demand Assigned Multiple Access Satellite Communication (UHF DAMA/DASA SATCOM) Terminal. The training is for the Japan J8 Program, supporting the Japan Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF) AEGIS Combat System program. The training is critical for U.S. Navy and Japan partnership to impart necessary knowledge and skills for operating U.S. provided systems.

• A three (3) Day Training Course on RT-1829(P)/S UHF DAMA/DASA SATCOM Terminal.

• Training to provide technicians with skills and knowledge for limited supervision maintenance and selected preventive/corrective maintenance.

• Contractor: Viasat, Inc.

• Estimated Price/Cost: Not explicitly stated, but implied to be within MPT to SAT limits.

• Required Delivery Date: Not explicitly stated for the training itself, but a course date is provided.

• Not applicable as this is a sole source justification.

• Sole source justification, competition is precluded.

• Viasat is identified as the only vendor qualified to develop and conduct the training due to their expertise and sole source status for the RT-1829 equipment, software, and training.

• Providing this training by another contractor would require significant development of course material and FMS approval, leading to additional time and cost.

• The training is scheduled for July 13-15, 2026, in Carlsbad, CA, USA, supporting up to 8 personnel.

• The justification is based on FAR 2.101 and 3.104.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for a three (3) day training course on the RT-1829(P)/S Shipboard Ultra High Frequency Demand Assigned Multiple Access Satellite Communication (UHF DAMA/DASA SATCOM) Terminal. The training is required by the U.S. Navy Surface Combat Systems Training Command (SCSTC).

• A three (3) day training course on the RT-1829(P)/S Shipboard UHF DAMA/DASA SATCOM Terminal.

• Supports up to 8 personnel.

• Conducted at Viasat facility.

• Includes hands-on training, training material, and classroom lecture.

• Must be conducted in accordance with the attached Statement of Work.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP)

• Period of Performance: July 13, 2026 to July 15, 2026

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but the solicitation is for a single item (0001) with a quantity of 1 (Each).

• Quotes are due by April 9, 2026, 10:00 AM local time.

• Quotes must be submitted to Kaye-Shana Paja (kaye-shana.paja.civ@us.navy.mil) and Justin Hall (justin.d.hall12.civ@us.navy.mil).

• The solicitation is a SOLE SOURCE solicitation to ViaSat Inc. Quotes will only be accepted from ViaSat Inc.

• Evaluation will be based on price and other factors, with the government intending to award to the responsible quoter whose quote is most advantageous.

• The initial quote should contain the vendor's best terms from a price standpoint.

• This acquisition is UNRESTRICTED.

• The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses by reference, including 52.212-1 (Instructions to Offerors) and 52.212-2 (Evaluation).

• Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 1 (Self) or higher is required prior to award.

• Offerors must comply with the "Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services" (DFARS 252.204-7017) and "Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment" (FAR 52.204-24) provisions.

Statement of Work (SOW)

To provide RT-1829 Ultra-High Frequency (UHF) SATCOM Terminal Training to Japan Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF) personnel as part of the Japan J8, Aegis System Equipped Vessels (ASEV) Program, under Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Case JA-P-NCO.

• Train JMSDF personnel on the operation and maintenance of the RT-1829 UHF SATCOM Terminal.

• Provide skills for operating the terminal with limited supervision.

• Cover selected preventive and documented corrective maintenance.

• Training will be delivered in three (3) consecutive sessions from July 13-15, 2026.

• Training must be conducted on-site and in-person.

• UHF DAMA Overview: Satellite Overview, Dedicated SATCOM, IW/DAMA 25 KHz.

• RT-1829/VNTC Training: Hardware Overview, Dedicated Mode Software, DAMA Mode Software, IW Mode Software, Software Maintenance, Troubleshooting hardware and software.

• Firsthand Training: Student setup of RT-1829, hands-on hardware troubleshooting (with instructor-inserted faults), and review of software troubleshooting procedures.

• Crypto Key Material: Availability of modern crypto key material and key fill devices for encrypted mode operation and interoperability verification.

• Dates: July 13-15, 2026 (three consecutive sessions).

• Location: 6155 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, CA 92009.

• Training must be delivered by Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) with intimate knowledge of the RT-1829 system.

• Modern crypto key material and key fill devices must be available.

This training is critical for ensuring trained personnel can install and operate combat systems components, mitigating safety concerns during operational exercises and real-world events with USN and allied forces.