The Defense Information Technology Contracting Organization (DITCO) intends to extend contract DCA200-01-D-5008 on a sole source basis for up to 12 months. This contract is for International Maritime Satellite (INMARSAT) service to provide "A" terminals with analog service. Service is provided on a global basis 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, ship-to-ship, ship-to-shore.In the short time available, the requirements for this extension can only be met by the existing contractor. The contractor is COMSAT Mobile Communications, 6560 Rock Springs Drive, Bethesda, MD 20817. The statutory authority for other than full and open competition is 10 U.S.C. 2304 (c)(1). This action continues service to allow time for transitioning terminals to the new INMARSAT contracts.

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