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The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) intends to negotiate a one-time, sole source, fixed price contract with Tampa Microwave; 11200 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Street, N, Suite 103, St. Petersburg... The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) intends to negotiate a one-time, sole source, fixed price contract with Tampa Microwave; 11200 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Street, N, Suite 103, St. Petersburg, Fl 33716 for the purchase of one (1) iDirect 950 MP Modem. The FBI currently has Tampa Microwave VSAT satellite systems which use the iDirect modem. iDirect sells its modems in various configurations. Tampa Microwave has integrated the iDirect modems into their proprietary design of their VSAT modems. The modem configurations incorporate all system control features as well as the regular iDirect modem features. These modems are the only ones that will integrate directly with the Tampa Microwave VSAT satellite system. This purchase is to replace an older E850 iDirect modem with a new E950 thereby standardizing the equipment on all existing terminals. This upgrade will enable the FBI to take full advantage of the existing VSAT system. This acquisition is being solicited on an unrestricted basis. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is 334220 with a business size standard of 1250 employees. A quotation will be requested from Tampa Microwave using Simplified Acquisition procedures under FAR Subpart 13.5 The FBI intends to negotiate with only one (1) source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1; Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. Interested parties may identify their interests and capabilities by responding to this requirement via email to njbeck@fbi.gov by Monday, May 4, 2020, (11:00 AM EST). Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is at the discretion of the Government. No telephone inquiries will be accepted. Responses to this notice are voluntary and costs will not be reimbursed. Responses to this notice will not be returned.