Wireless Services Out-of-Scope Modification
Overview
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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 Department of the Army has issued a Justification for Exception to Fair Opportunity (JEFO) for an out-of-scope modification to an existing Verizon Wireless contract. This modification is for additional wireless plans, devices, and accessories to support Joint Task Force - District of Columbia (JTF-DC) and DC Army National Guard (DCARNG) operations. This is a sole-source action, not a solicitation for new bids.
Purpose & Scope
The JEFO justifies a sole-source modification (EXORD 290-25) to the existing Verizon Spiral 4 contract. The purpose is to procure additional mobile devices, including iPhones, Android Team Awareness Kit (ATAK) devices, MiFi devices, and iPads, along with associated data plans and accessories. These items are critical for supporting JTF-DC and DCARNG operations through 2029, replacing temporary equipment with permanently assigned assets and addressing urgent operational requirements, particularly for ATAK devices.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) task order modification.
- Incumbent Contractor: Verizon Wireless.
- Period of Performance: A base period from June 1, 2026, to September 29, 2026, with four one-year option periods, extending the total performance through September 29, 2030.
- Funding: FY-26 Operations & Maintenance (O&M) funds.
- Set-Aside: Not applicable; this is a sole-source modification to an existing contract.
Rationale for Sole Source
The justification cites the procurement as a logical follow-on to a previously issued order, emphasizing economy and efficiency. Market research indicated that while other vendors could provide similar services, Verizon's existing integration and the significant cost and effort of transitioning to a new vendor make a sole-source modification the most efficient approach. The need for timely procurement of ATAK devices due to urgent operational requirements and the risks associated with data gaps and reliance on legacy systems further support this decision.
Future Opportunities
This document is a justification for a sole-source award and not a solicitation. Future opportunities for mobile communications and device services are anticipated to be competed at the end of the current task order's last period of performance (September 2030) or earlier if decided by the agency.
Agency & Contact
- Department: DEPT OF DEFENSE / DEPT OF THE ARMY
- Office: W7M1 USPFO ACTIVITY DC ARNG
- Primary Contact: MAJ Darrin Weaver (darrin.j.weaver.mil@army.mil)