This is a justification for an exception to fair opportunity for a sole source award to Verizon Business LLC. The US Coast Guard (USCG) requires continued, uninterrupted service and support of existing data, wireless, and satellite circuits that have not yet transitioned to a competitively awarded follow-on task order with AT&T. Verizon, as the incumbent, is the only vendor capable of providing these critical data connectivity services due to the proprietary nature of their MPLS infrastructure and network architecture. A transition to a new vendor would necessitate a complete rearchitecture of the network, causing an unacceptable break in service and operational failure. The period of performance includes a base period and option periods to cover potential delays in the transition to AT&T. The contracting officer anticipates the proposed prices will be fair and reasonable. Future follow-on contracts are expected to be competitively awarded.
The bid notice does not specify a delivery deadline for the services. The period of performance includes a base period from 4/1/2026 to 3/31/2027, an option period 1 from 4/1/2027 to 10/31/2027, and an option period 2 from 11/1/2027 to 3/31/2028.
The bid notice does not specify the payment terms.
The bid notice does not specify warranty information.
The bid notice states that the contracting strategy that will provide the government with the best value is a direct sole source contract to Verizon Business.
The bid notice states that Verizon is the only vendor capable of providing critical data connectivity services for the USCG because their MPLS infrastructure implementation is proprietary and the specific architecture, configuration, and management of this network are unique to Verizon's infrastructure.
The bid notice does not specify any penalties.
The bid notice does not mention a site visit.
The bid notice does not mention sample submission.
The bid notice does not specify a challenge deadline.
The bid notice states that the total estimated price for this task order is sing fy26 funding but does not provide a specific monetary value.
