SAM #1332KP26F0040

Sole Source Follow-On for GEONETCast America Satellite Data Broadcast Services

NOAA's Satellite and Information Acquisition Division intends to award a sole source, firm-fixed price follow-on contract to SIMBA Enterprises, LLC for commercial satellite data broadcast services supporting the GEONETCast America (GNC-A) system. - The contract continues existing satellite broadcast services that deliver environmental data to users across the Americas. - SIMBA Enterprises, LLC is the incumbent provider, and the sole source justification is based on avoiding costly transition delays and infrastructure rebuilds. - The period of performance includes an 11-month base period (June 13, 2026 – May 12, 2027) and three 12-month option periods. - The procurement is for a logical follow-on to a previously competed Federal Supply Schedule order. - No specific product part numbers or quantities are listed; the focus is on the ongoing service. - The opportunity is not open for competition due to the unique requirements and continuity needs of the GNC-A program.

Description

This Sole Source Justification Notice is for the NOAA Order 1332KP26F0040 awarded against GSA contract GAS-35F-517AA to SIMBA Enterprises, LLC in accordance with GSAM/R 538.7104-3(b)(1)(iii) –The order should be issued on a sole source basis in the interest of economy and efficiency because it is a logical follow-on to an FSS order already issued on a competitive basis.

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