AWARD NOTICE

This contract, identified by solicitation number HC101326QA270, is a combined synopsis and solicitation for commercial telecommunications services under FAR Part 12, specifically requesting quotes for the provision, installation, and maintenance of a 1GB Ethernet circuit between two data centers. The acquisition is set aside entirely for small businesses, with the small business size standard defined as 1500 employees, and is classified under NAICS code 517121. Access to the full solicitation and attached documents is restricted to entities holding a DITCO Basic Agreement, and all access requests must include the requestor’s UEI or CAGE code for verification; submissions lacking this information will be rejected, with unresolved requests after 24 hours to be escalated via email to the designated DITCO mailbox. The requirement is for monthly recurring and non-recurring charges, with CLINs structured according to the IQO Deskbook, and the product and service code DG11 applies. Evaluation will follow the lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) methodology, and responses must be submitted by July 22, 2026. The placing of performance and detailed service requirements are specified in the attached solicitation, which can be downloaded from IDEAS after logging in with authorized credentials. The point of contact for inquiries is Shannon Scheffel, with Dale Rupright as a secondary contact, and all information is governed by the Federal Acquisition Circular and DFARS in effect at the time of posting.