Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Global Content Delivery Service (GCDS) III to Akamai Technologies, Inc.
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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 Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source the Global Content Delivery Service (GCDS) III requirement to Akamai Technologies, Inc. GCDS is a critical enterprise-level content delivery network (CDN) for the DoD. This notice invites businesses capable of fulfilling the requirement to submit detailed capability statements within 15 calendar days of the notice publication. A formal solicitation will not be issued.
Opportunity Details
DISA intends to award a sole source contract to Akamai Technologies, Inc., for the GCDS III, which provides secure, reliable, and globally distributed services to accelerate, secure, and monitor web content, applications, and data across DoD networks (NIPRNet and SIPRNet). The objective is to obtain a reliable, responsive, and cost-effective GCDS leveraging commercial best practices and Zero Trust security principles.
Justification for Sole Source
DISA justifies this sole-source acquisition under 10 U.S.C. 3204 (a) (1) and FAR 6.103-1(c)(2). Akamai is identified as the only known responsible source capable of meeting DISA's requirements without unacceptable delays or increased costs. Transitioning to an alternate provider would necessitate significant system re-architecting, recertification, and re-accreditation, leading to disruption of mission-critical services. Akamai's proprietary infrastructure, integrated security features, and operational capabilities are customized for GCDS III, and no other vendor possesses the technical capacity, cleared operations, or proven performance to deliver these services without significant disruption.
Contract Information
- Contract Number: HC108421D0002
- Contract Vehicle: Open Market
- Incumbent: Akamai Technologies, Inc.
- Period of Performance: February 9, 2021 – February 8, 2027
- NAICS Code: 541519 (Computer Systems Design Services, Size Standard: $34M)
- Product Service Code: DA01 (Support Services For Activities Involved With Application Development And Support)
Key Requirements
- Contractor must possess a final Secret Facility Clearance from the Defense Counterintelligence Security Agency.
- Personnel performing work must be U.S. citizens and hold an interim or final Secret security clearance at contract start.
Response Information
This is a Special Notice / Notice of Intent to Sole Source. A solicitation will not be posted. Interested vendors who believe they can provide this service must indicate their interest in writing and include a detailed capability statement within 15 calendar days of the notice (published April 29, 2026). All responsible sources will be considered in evaluating the determination to issue a sole-source contract.
Points of Contact
- Primary: Sara Vogelgesang (sara.a.vogelgesang.civ@mail.mil, 667-891-4236)
- Secondary: Tricia L. Singler (tricia.l.singler.civ@mail.mil, 667-891-6097)