INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE CELLULAR SERVICES

SOL #: W50S9J-26-Q-0002Special Notice

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Dept Of The Army

W7N7 USPFO ACTIVITY WVANG 130

CHARLESTON, WV, 25311-1023, United States

Place of Performance

Charleston, WV

NAICS

Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite) (517112)

PSC

Telecom Access And Other Usage Billing Services. Includes Satellite Communications Access, Internet, Cellular Services, Landline And Telephone Services. Transport Services For Data And Voice Network Circuits And Associated Access Facilities And Services; Includes Dedicated And Virtual Data Networks. (DG11)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/df159cc78e8743c291559464bae4aa7d/view

Timeline

Posted

Mar 18, 2026

Last Updated

Mar 26, 2026

Action Date

Mar 26, 2026, 2:00 PM

Qualification Details

Fit reasons

NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.

Risks

Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.

Next steps

Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.

Quick Summary

The 130th Airlift Wing, under the Department of the Army, intends to award a Firm Fixed-Price sole source contract to AT&T Mobility LLC for cellular telecommunications services, specifically FirstNet capability. This is a Special Notice for market research, not a solicitation. Interested parties must submit capability statements by April 2, 2026.

Purpose & Rationale

This procurement aims to secure resilient, mission-ready mobile communication, including FirstNet services, for operations in challenging environments like West Virginia. FirstNet is identified as the only service meeting critical requirements for priority access, preemption, and end-to-end encryption for Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). The justification cites 10 U.S.C. 3406(c)(5) and FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(B), asserting that AT&T is uniquely capable. Market research confirmed no other vendors could provide these specialized services.

Contract Details

Type: Firm Fixed Price, Sole Source (Individual Basis)
NAICS Code: 517112 Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite)
Product Service Code: DG11 Telecom Access And Other Usage Billing Services
Place of Performance: Charleston, WV

Response & Competition

This notice is for market research only and is not a request for competitive proposals. Interested parties capable of providing these services must submit capability statements within seven (7) days of the notice's publication (by April 2, 2026). Responses must provide clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. The Government will not be responsible for any costs incurred in responding and will not pay for information received. All inquiries may be addressed to TSgt Jorden McCormick at jorden.mccormick@us.af.mil or 304-341-6206.