NOTICE OF INTENT 1. The Defense Information Systems Agency, Ft Meade, intends to negotiate a sole source award with ViaSat, Inc. located at 6155 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, 92009, CA for the purchase of Joint Internet Protocol Modem (JIPM) equipment, training, software upgrades, and non-recurring engineering support. The resulting contract will be an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity award. The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source pursuant to the authority of FAR 6.302-1 "Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements." Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. The Government will not be responsible for any cost incurred in preparation of proposals. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Any responses to this notice of a contract action shall be submitted to Anke C. Taylor at
[email protected] . NAICS code is 517410 - Satellite Communications Equipment Manufacturing. 2. For any questions regarding this requirement, contact the contract specialist, Anke C. Taylor at
[email protected] , or 301-225-4118 or the Contracting Officer, Michael D. Jackson, at
[email protected] , or 301-225-4063.