USCG Base Kodiak Commercial Internet Services
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
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Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The US Coast Guard Base Kodiak intends to award a sole source firm fixed-price contract to GCI COMMUNICATION CORP. for commercial internet services at Kodiak, AK. This is a Notice of Intent to Award and not a request for competitive quotes. Interested organizations may submit capabilities by May 14, 2026, 1:00 p.m. Alaska time.
Scope of Work
This opportunity is for the provision of commercial internet services to USCG Base Kodiak. The incumbent vendor, GCI COMMUNICATION CORP., is identified as the sole responsible source due to existing infrastructure and equipment, which would be costly to replace or replicate by another provider.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole Source Firm Fixed-Price
- Vendor: GCI COMMUNICATION CORP. (UEI: L5ANNJF4BKS5)
- Duration: One base year plus one one-year option period, expiring April 30, 2027, if all options are exercised.
- Set-Aside: Sole Source (not a competitive set-aside)
- NAICS Code: 517112 (Wired Telecommunications Carriers)
- Product Service Code: DG11 (Telecom Access And Other Usage Billing Services)
- Response Due: May 14, 2026, 1:00 p.m. Alaska time
- Published: May 7, 2026
Evaluation
This action is being awarded on a sole source basis pursuant to FAR 12.102, as services are available from only one responsible source. Submissions from interested organizations will be evaluated solely to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible, with the final decision remaining at the government's discretion.
Additional Notes
This notice is for informational purposes only and is not a request for competitive quotes. Oral communications regarding this notice are not acceptable. The procuring entity is USCG Base Kodiak, and performance will be at Kodiak, AK. The government intends to acquire commercial items and services using FAR Part 12 procedures.
Contact Information
- Primary: Robbin Kessler (robbin.m.kessler@uscg.mil)
- Secondary: Martha L. Samaniego (martha.l.samaniego@uscg.mil)