RFQ: Requirement to start a 50 MB commercial lease in between Europe and Southwest Asia
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 DEFENSE INFORMATION SYSTEMS AGENCY (DISA) / DITCO EUROPE has issued Solicitation HC102126QA066 as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a 50 MB commercial circuit connecting Europe and Southwest Asia. This is a restricted access requirement, and Telecommunication Providers (TPs) must have a current DITCO Basic Agreement (BA) to submit quotes. Quotes are due by May 15, 2026, at 10:00 AM Z.
Scope of Work
This opportunity seeks a 50 MB commercial lease circuit to establish connectivity between Europe and Southwest Asia. The requirement is for commercial products or services, prepared in accordance with FAR Part 12.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Quotation (RFQ) / Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Not set-aside for small business concerns
- Response Due: May 15, 2026, 10:00 AM Z
- Published: April 15, 2026
- Access: Restricted; attachments available only to entities registered under appropriate NAICS codes. Access requests require a UEI or CAGE code for verification.
- Eligibility: Telecommunication Providers (TPs) must possess a current DITCO Basic Agreement (BA) signed by both the Government and the Contractor prior to quoting.
Evaluation
Award will be based on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection process. Instructions and evaluation criteria are detailed in the corresponding DITCO Additional Telecommunications Text (DATT) within the attached solicitation.
Additional Notes
All quoted prices must clearly identify Monthly Recurring Charge (MRC), Non-Recurring Charge (NRC), and any tiered pricing for additional service months. The solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference, utilizing the Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation Overhaul (RFO). Full text and deviations can be accessed electronically via the provided links.