How to bid on 64KB Commercial Business Line Service for the DEPT of Defense

What the agency is buying

The Department of Defense (DoD) is seeking a vendor to provide, install, and maintain a 64KB Commercial Business Line (CBL) service in Colorado. This is a request for quotation (RFQ) for telecommunications services.

This opportunity is a small-business set-aside. Companies with a DITCO Basic Agreement are eligible to bid. The DoD will use a lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) source selection process to evaluate quotes.

Key dates and deadlines

This solicitation was published on July 29, 2026. All quotes are due by August 28, 2026, at 11:00 AM ET. The specific service date and performance location details are outlined in the solicitation attachment.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is suitable for small businesses in the telecommunications sector. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code is 517121. The small business size standard for this procurement is 1500 employees.

Vendors must have an existing DITCO Basic Agreement to access the solicitation documents. The product and service code for this requirement is DG11.

How to respond

To access the solicitation, you must have a DITCO Basic Agreement. Access requests require your 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, contact [email protected].

You can also download the solicitation via IDEAS. Log into IDEAS at https://ideas.govcloud.disa.mil/suite/, navigate to the “Solicitations” tab, and select the “Solicitation Package” icon to download the requirement. This announcement is the only solicitation; a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

Tips for a competitive response

Ensure your quote clearly identifies all prices as monthly recurring charges and/or non-recurring charges. Your CLINs (Contract Line Item Numbers) should include item descriptions, quantities, and units of measure as indicated in the IQO Deskbook.

Since this is an LPTA evaluation, focus on providing a competitive price while ensuring your technical proposal fully meets all requirements. Review the solicitation attachment carefully for specific evaluation criteria and to confirm all required information for your quote.