Bid guide
How to bid on Ethernet Circuit Services for the Department of Defense
What the agency is buying
The Department of Defense (DoD) is seeking a telecommunications provider to supply, install, and maintain an Ethernet circuit. This circuit must offer a minimum speed of 100 Mbps for both upload and download, connecting a location in Pennsylvania to a location in Egypt. This is an opportunity for small businesses in the technology sector.
This requirement is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for telecommunications services. Vendors should be prepared to quote prices as monthly recurring charges and/or non-recurring charges.
Key dates and deadlines
The deadline for submitting your quote is September 14, 2026, at 5:00 AM ET. It is crucial to submit your response before this time. The exact service date and other performance details are provided in the controlled-access attachment.
Note that dates in the most recent attachment for this opportunity take precedence over any conflicting dates listed elsewhere.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is a small business set-aside, specifically for firms with a DITCO Basic Agreement. The relevant NAICS code is 517121, which covers wired telecommunications carriers. The small business size standard for this procurement is 1500 employees.
Firms specializing in providing and maintaining high-speed Ethernet circuits for long-distance international connections, particularly those with existing DITCO Basic Agreements, are well-suited for this bid.
How to respond
To access the solicitation documents, you must have a DITCO Basic Agreement. Access requests require your Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) or CAGE code for verification. Requests without this information will be rejected. If your access request is not approved or rejected within 24 hours, you should send an email to [email protected].
The solicitation is also available for download via IDEAS. Log into IDEAS, navigate to the “Solicitations” tab, and then select the “Solicitation Package” icon to download the requirement. This announcement serves as the only solicitation; a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Tips for a competitive response
Since this is a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection, your quote must be both technically compliant and competitively priced. Ensure your technical proposal clearly demonstrates your ability to meet or exceed the 100 Mbps up and down Ethernet circuit requirement between Pennsylvania and Egypt.
Pay close attention to all provisions and clauses referenced in the DITCO Basic Agreement and the attached RFQ. These can be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov. Clearly itemize all quoted prices as monthly recurring charges and/or non-recurring charges, following the format indicated in the IQO Deskbook for CLINs, item descriptions, quantities, and units of measure.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA); the original posting controls.