How to bid on Business-Class Telecommunications Services for Vermont Army National Guard

What the Agency is Buying

The Vermont Army National Guard is seeking a contractor to provide business-class telecommunications services for three of its recruiting offices located in Winooski, Rutland, and St. Albans, Vermont. This includes high-speed internet, commercial voice lines, and commercial fax lines.

Specifically, each site requires a continuous broadband internet connection with a minimum download speed of 100 Mbps. The Winooski and Rutland offices also need one active commercial voice line and one active commercial fax line. The contract includes a 12-month base period and four 12-month option periods, with all services needing to be installed, tested, and fully operational by September 29, 2026.

Key Dates and Deadlines

This opportunity was published on August 07, 2026. The deadline for submitting your response is September 07, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET. All services must be fully operational by September 29, 2026, with the base period of performance beginning on September 30, 2026.

Who This Opportunity Suits

This solicitation is suitable for telecommunications providers and internet service providers (ISPs) that can deliver business-class internet, voice, and fax services. Firms with experience in installing and maintaining services across multiple commercial locations, including number porting, are well-suited. The relevant category is technology, specifically telecommunications services.

How to Respond

To access the full solicitation documents, click “View original source” above. If the first click takes you to the portal’s homepage, click the link again to go directly to the bid. You may need to create a free account on the portal to view all documents, though this is not always required for every bid.

Tips for a Competitive Response

Clearly detail your proposed solution for each of the three locations, ensuring it meets or exceeds the minimum 100 Mbps internet speed requirement. Emphasize your ability to seamlessly port existing phone and fax numbers for the Winooski and Rutland offices, as this is a critical requirement to prevent service disruption.

Outline your installation and transition plan, demonstrating how you will ensure all services are fully operational by the September 29, 2026 deadline. Provide details on the equipment you will furnish and your approach to quality assurance, including how you will maintain network uptime and service functionality throughout the contract period.