AWARD NOTICE

The contract awards the provision, installation, and ongoing maintenance of a 1 gigabit Ethernet commercial circuit between two locations designated as AL and AL, ensuring high-speed, reliable connectivity for operational needs. This procurement is issued under solicitation number HC101326QA138 by the Telecommunications Division of the Department of Defense, with the award structured as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under FAR 19.5, meaning only small businesses are eligible to compete. The North American Industry Classification System code 517121 designates this as a telecommunications services contract, specifically focused on wired telecommunications carriers. The performing office is located at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, with Shannon Scheffel serving as the primary point of contact and Dale Rupright as the secondary contact for all program-related inquiries. Although the exact endpoints of the circuit are not specified in the place of performance details, the scope requires full lifecycle management from deployment through sustained maintenance to ensure continuous service availability. The contract was publicly posted on April 23, 2026, with all official documentation accessible via the SAM.gov platform.