SAM #N0018926QL180

U.S. Navy Solicitation for Iridium-9575 Extreme Satellite Phones and Multi-Year Service Plans

The U.S. Navy, specifically Carrier Strike Group Four at Naval Station Norfolk, is seeking to procure Iridium satellite communications equipment and services to support advanced training and deployment certification for surface combatants. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Navy, Carrier Strike Group Four, Naval Station Norfolk - Naval Supply Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk - OEM Highlight: - Iridium is the sole Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) specified for all requested products and services - Products Requested: - Four (4) Iridium-9575 Extreme Satellite Phones (GSA Compliant) - Part number: Iridium-9575 - Four (4) Iridium Postpaid SIM Cards compatible with the devices - Services Requested: - Four (4) Iridium 100-Minute Postpaid Plans (one-year base subscription) - Four (4) additional annual Iridium 100-Minute Postpaid Plan subscriptions for each of four option years (total of up to five years of service) - Notable Requirements: - All equipment must be delivered ready for activation - Secure, over-the-horizon communications capability is required to enable realistic, operationally relevant training scenarios - All products must be GSA compliant - Delivery location is Carrier Strike Group Four, Norfolk, VA - Quantities: - 4 satellite phones, 4 SIM cards, and 4 annual service plans per year (base plus four option years) - No other OEMs or brands are specified; Iridium is the only named manufacturer

Description

The satellite communication devices are required to support advanced training events for deploying surface combatants. The Iridium satellite phones will provide secure, over-the-horizon communication capabilities, allowing training scenarios to replicate real-world events and communication challenges more accurately. This equipment is essential for N2 personnel to train effectively in a simulated operational environment. NAICS: 517410- Satellite Telecommunications PSC: 5810 Communications Security Equipment and Components..

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