AWARD NOTICE

The contract awards the provision, installation, and maintenance of a 1GB Ethernet connection between two specified locations in North Carolina under solicitation number HC101326QA257, issued by the Telecommunications Division of the Department of Defense. The award was posted on July 14, 2026, and is managed from Scott AFB, Illinois, with the North Carolina sites identified as the place of performance. The work falls under NAICS code 517111, which classifies it as telecommunications resellers and related services, indicating a focus on network infrastructure deployment and ongoing operational support. The contract emphasizes reliable, high-speed connectivity critical to defense communications, requiring full lifecycle management from initial setup through sustained maintenance. Primary point of contact is Kendal Richter, reachable at Kendal.k.richter.civ@mail.mil, with secondary support provided by John Warner at john.d.warner28.civ@mail.mil. No set-aside provisions are specified, meaning the award is open to all eligible contractors without restrictions based on small business, veteran-owned, or other classifications. The infrastructure must meet stringent DoD standards for performance, security, and uptime, and all work is expected to be performed in compliance with federal regulations governing defense telecommunications. The contract’s success hinges on timely installation, adherence to technical specifications for the 1GB Ethernet link, and continuous maintenance to ensure uninterrupted service at the designated North Carolina locations.