Notice of Intent to Sole Source ATIS and 3GPP Annual Membership

The First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority) within the Department of Commerce intends to award a firm-fixed-price sole source purchase order to the Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions, Inc. (ATIS). This procurement is for an annual organizational membership that enables participation in the Next G Alliance and supports ATIS as a North American organizational partner in the Third Generation Partnership Project (3GPP). The membership is critical for the creation and evolution of wireless broadband technology standards and the definition of mission-critical services for the nationwide public safety broadband network. Because ATIS is the issuing standards body, membership standing is exclusive and cannot be obtained from any other source. This action is categorized as a special notice under NAICS code 813920, with the place of performance located in Reston, Virginia. While the government intends to sole source the award, interested parties may submit capability statements containing management and technical data to demonstrate their ability to provide the required services. All responses must be submitted to Contracting Officer Brandon Payne by November 3, 2026, at 8:00 AM EST.