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SMS Vanity Short Code Leasing and Maintenance

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Response Deadline10/22/2026, 02:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract through the Department of Veterans Affairs involves the exclusive lease and carrier-level management of SMS vanity short codes 838255 and 98801. The primary objective is to support prime contractors on crisis text messaging projects by managing routing infrastructure and performing essential maintenance to guarantee continuous, uninterrupted operation 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The project operates under NAICS code 517312 and requires strict adherence to Public Law 110-110 and Public Law 114-247. Managed by the Network Contract Office 5, the contract ensures that critical communication lines for veterans remain available and functional at all times.

General Info

VA subcontract for 24/7 management of SMS vanity short codes 838255 and 98801.

Agency

Department Of Veterans Affairs → 245-NETWORK Contract Office 5 (36C245)

NAICS

517312 - Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite)

Place of Performance

MD

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of 36C24527Q0022.

The full solicitation package (1 document), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Q999--GCH Technologies - Vanity Short Codes Annual Lease

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Timeline

PostedOct 7

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Response DeadlineOct 22

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Response Deadline

10/22/2026, 02:00:00 PM UTCin 14 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 245-NETWORK Contract Office 5 (36C245)

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Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 245-NETWORK Contract Office 5 (36C245)

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Full Description

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Supplies the exclusive lease and carrier-level management of SMS vanity short codes for prime contractors on Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) crisis text messaging projects. Manages routing infrastructure and carrier-level maintenance for short codes 838255 and 98801 to ensure 24/7/365 availability. Complies with Public Law 110-110 and Public Law 114-247. Delivers continuous, uninterrupted operation of specified SMS short codes.

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