Opportunity
SAM #N66001-26-Q-6158
Sole Source Satellite and Terrestrial AIS Data Subscription for NIWC Pacific
Buyer
NIWC Pacific
Posted
May 22, 2026
Respond By
May 29, 2026
Identifier
N66001-26-Q-6158
NAICS
517410
The Department of the Navy, Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific (NIWC Pacific) has announced its intent to award a sole source contract for AIS data subscriptions: - NIWC Pacific will issue a Firm-Fixed-Price purchase order to ORBCOMM, INC / ORBCOMM AIS LLC - The procurement is for satellite and terrestrial Automated Information System (AIS) data subscriptions - ORBCOMM is the only provider authorized by Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Letters of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) for each participating nation - The LOAs, approved by both the U.S. and foreign governments, require ORBCOMM as the sole data provider - Any deviation from this would breach binding international agreements - The acquisition is classified under NAICS code 517410 (Satellite Telecommunications) - The procurement will use commercial item acquisition procedures (FAR Part 12) and simplified acquisition procedures (FAR Part 13) - No specific quantities, part numbers, or alternative vendors are listed - This is not a request for competitive quotes, but interested parties may express interest if they can meet the exact requirements - The place of performance and contracting office is NIWC Pacific, San Diego, CA
Description
The Department of the Navy, Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific (NIWC Pacific) hereby publicizes its intention to solicit, negotiate, and award a Firm-Fixed-Price purchase order on a noncompetitive basis with ORBCOMM, INC / DBA ORBCOMM AIS LLC. The requirement is for the purchase of satellite and terrestrial Automated Information System (AIS) data subscriptions from ORBCOMM AIS LLC. The FMS LOA for each participating nation explicitly designates ORBCOMM as a required data provider. The LOA?s, approved jointly by the United States (U.S.) and the Foreign Governments, create a binding contractual commitment; any deviation from the named provider would constitute a breach of the LOA. This notice of intent is NOT a request for quote. A determination by the Government not to compete based upon responses to this notice is solely at the discretion of the government. The applicable NAICS Code is 517410 and the business size standard is 44 (millions of dollars). Acquisition of Commercial Items under FAR Part 12 and Simplified Acquisitions under FAR Part 13 apply. The point of contact for this announcement is: Nicole Riccitelli at Flavia.N.Riccitelli.civ@us.navy.mil. Be advised that the aforementioned information is anticipatory in nature and is not binding. This notice is not a request for quotes; however, any firm believing that they can fulfill the requirement may be considered by the agency. Interested parties may identify their interest and capabilities in response to this synopsis. Any comments, questions or concerns regarding this notice may be submitted via email to Flavia.N.Riccitelli.civ@us.navy.mil by 29 May 2026 at 1300 PST. Questions by phone or fax will not be considered. All responding vendors must have active registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) Web. Additional Links:Department of Defense Procurement ToolboxPIEE Solicitation Module Link for N66001-26-Q-6158Registration Instructions for the PIEE Solicitation ModuleWeb Based Training for the PIEE Solicitation Module