Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

The purpose of this amendment is to provide Questions and Answers as Attachment A. (See Attachment A for details) ALL OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS ARE UNCHANGED STARLINK INTERNET SERVICE 1. This is a So... The purpose of this amendment is to provide Questions and Answers as Attachment A. (See Attachment A for details) ALL OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS ARE UNCHANGED STARLINK INTERNET SERVICE 1. This is a Solicitation issued as a Request for Quotations (RFQ). Submit written quotations on RFQ Number 140G0225Q0042. This solicitation will utilize the policies in the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services, and in conjunction with the policies and procedures for evaluation, and award prescribed in FAR Part 13.1 Simplified Procedures, as appropriate for this acquisition. 2. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2025-03. 3. The solicitation is a Small Business Set-Aside. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 517410 (Satellite Telecommunications) and the size standard is $44.0 Million). 4. Vendors are required to be registered and active in System for Award Management (SAM) when submitting an offer or quotation. Register at https://www.sam.gov/index.html prior to submitting your quotation. See FAR provision 52.204-7. 5. Please download attached Solicitation 140G0225Q0042 for all Clauses and Provisions, and Brand Name Justification.

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STARLINK INTERNET SERVICE THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY FOR MARKET RESEARCH PURPOSES. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP), REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS (RFQ) OR INVITATION FOR BID (IFB). NO FORM... STARLINK INTERNET SERVICE THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY FOR MARKET RESEARCH PURPOSES. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP), REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS (RFQ) OR INVITATION FOR BID (IFB). NO FORMAL SOLICITATION IS BEING REQUESTED UNDER THIS NOTICE. This Sources Sought Notice is for market research purposes to identify interested firms for the potential requirement detailed below. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 517410 (Satellite Telecommunications) and the size standard is $44.0 Million. The Government will review the information requested in this announcement to determine the type of set-aside (if any) for this requirement, should it come to fruition. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Geological Hazards Science Center (GHSC) has a requirement for twelve (12) month subscription internet service plans on four (4) previously purchased GSA Starlink Flat High-Performance Kits. The Geomagnetism Program has been utilizing Starlink internet services at four of its observatories through a subscription. It is necessary to ensure continuation of the current Starlink service to avoid outages at the four observatories, which are a DOI-designated mission essential function. All business concerns who believe they can responsibly provide internet services shall submit the following information to the Contracting Officer: 1. The firm shall provide a detailed capability statement fully describing information in providing the internet services above, such as, an internet service provider and an authorized Starlink reseller. 2. The firm shall specify that they are either: 2.1 An Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE), small business, 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, etc. and Or 2.2 Other than small business under the NAICS Code listed in the announcement. 2.3 The firm shall provide a point of contact name and e-mail information, and SAM.gov (Unique Entity ID (UEI), and must be registered and active in System for Award Management (SAM). NOTE 1: All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary ¿ the Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the Government. Materials submitted to the Government for review will not be returned. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation. This is NOT a Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Quotations (RFQ) or Invitation for Bid (IFB). The Government does not intend to award a contract based on responses received under this announcement. NOTE 3: In order to be responsive to this Notice, a firm shall provide the appropriate documentation for consideration by March 13, 2025 at 2:30 p.m. Mountain Daylight Time (MDT). Responses that do not comply with these procedures will not be considered. Inquiries will only be accepted by e-mail to Lisa Williams at ldwilliams@usgs.gov.