Bid guide
How to bid on Internet Service for the Department of Defense in VA
What the agency is buying
The Department of Defense (DoD) is seeking a small business to provide, install, and maintain internet service in Virginia. The service must offer a minimum of 1 Gigabit upload and download speeds. This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for telecommunications services.
This opportunity is a small-business set-aside, meaning only small businesses are eligible to bid. The NAICS code for this procurement is 517121, and the small business size standard is 1500 employees. The product and service code is DG11.
Key dates and deadlines
The solicitation was published on July 28, 2026. Quotes are due by August 27, 2026, at 9:00 AM ET. The specific service date, location, and other requirements are detailed in the solicitation attachment.
It is important to note that any dates listed in the most recent attachment for this opportunity take precedence over conflicting dates in SAM.gov.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is specifically for small businesses in the telecommunications sector. Bidders should have experience providing internet service, including installation and maintenance, with high-speed capabilities.
A key requirement for this bid is having a DITCO Basic Agreement. Firms without this agreement will not be able to access the full solicitation details.
How to respond
This is a controlled-access requirement. To view the solicitation attachments, you must have a DITCO Basic Agreement. Access requests must include 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 the IDEAS portal. Log into IDEAS, navigate to the “Solicitations” tab, and select the “Solicitation Package” icon.
Tips for preparing a competitive response
Since this is an RFQ and will use a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection process, focus on clearly meeting all technical requirements at a competitive price. Ensure your quote identifies all prices as monthly recurring charges and/or non-recurring charges, and that CLINs include item descriptions, quantities, and units of measure as indicated in the IQO Deskbook.
Carefully review all provisions and clauses referenced in the DITCO Basic Agreement and the attached RFQ. These can be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov. Pay close attention to the specific evaluation criteria outlined in the attachment to ensure your submission addresses all aspects the agency will consider.
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 DEPT of Defense; the original posting controls.