AWARD

The contract award under solicitation number HC101326QA218 is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for the provision, installation, and maintenance of a new 1GB Ethernet commercial lease between data centers. This procurement is classified under NAICS code 517121, which pertains to Wired Telecommunications Carriers, and is managed by the Telecommunications Division of the Department of Defense, specifically the Office based at Scott Air Force Base in Illinois. The contract requires the contractor to deliver a high-capacity, reliable network connection between data centers, ensuring seamless and secure communications infrastructure for federal operations. All work must be performed by a small business as defined by the Small Business Administration, and the award reflects a commitment to fostering small business participation in defense-related telecommunications projects. The point of contact for this contract is Jennifer Voss, with Angelina Hutson as the secondary coordinator, both reachable via Department of Defense email addresses. The contract’s performance location is not explicitly defined in the data provided, but the awarding agency’s physical address is Scott Air Force Base, IL. The solicitation was posted on June 17, 2026, and the award notice is accessible through the SAM.gov portal, indicating a formalized federal acquisition process. This project underscores the Department of Defense’s ongoing efforts to modernize and expand its internal network infrastructure with commercial-grade connectivity solutions while adhering to small business procurement guidelines.