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The Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA)/Defense Information Technology Contracting Organization (DITCO), Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, intends to negotiate a sole source contract with Boeing D... The Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA)/Defense Information Technology Contracting Organization (DITCO), Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, intends to negotiate a sole source contract with Boeing Defense, Space & Security, 929 Long Bridge Drive, Arlington, VA 22202. This action is on behalf of United States Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC). Required services include Boeing HCX commercial wideband service for E-4B aircraft through a ThinkKom antenna. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code is 517410 and the business size standard is $35.0 million. Authority for use of other than full and open competition: 10 U.S.C. §2304(c)(1) and FAR 6.302-1, “Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements” for NAVAIR PMA-290E. Boeing is currently the only provider capable of meeting E-4B aircraft highest possible data rate (approximately 90 Mbps) consistent with Government owned terminal performance when aircraft are at or above 10,000 feet Above Ground Level (AGL) and aircraft antenna elevation angles are greater than or equal to 20 degrees and provides global coverage from 60 degrees North to 60 degrees South latitude with an existing Supplemental Type Certification (Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification) on E-4B aircraft. The Government anticipates a period of performance as follows: 12-month base period plus four 12-month option periods. This synopsis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation for bids or proposals. DO NOT submit a bid/quote at this time. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency. In order for a response to be considered, the submission must support the source's claim they can provide this service, including written affirmation that the proposed/recommended satellite communications services are interoperable with the ThinKom antenna with the WPM-1000 modem installed on the aircraft and meet AFGSC’s required beam steering capability and data rates. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether a competitive procurement can be conducted. A determination not to compete this proposed procurement based on response to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Responses must be received NLT 2:00 pm Central Time (CT) on 16 September 2020. Responses received after this will be considered late and will not be considered. The Government does not intend to pay for any information provided under this announcement. Contractors must have a current registration with the System for Award Management (SAM). The Government intends to award a Firm Fixed Price contract processed IAW FAR 12 and 15. The closing date of this synopsis is 2:00 pm Central Time (CT) on 16 September 2020. Questions should be addressed to the Contract Specialist at ashley.t.hubert.civ@mail.mil and Contracting Officer at jarid.l.schulte.civ@mail.mil.