How to bid on Internet Service for the Department of Defense in CA

What the agency is buying

The Department of Defense needs an internet service in California. The service must provide a minimum of 100 megabits per second for both upload and download speeds. This is a request for quotation for telecommunications services.

This opportunity is a small business set-aside. The evaluation will use a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection process. This means the contract will likely go to the lowest priced offer that meets all technical requirements.

Key dates and deadlines

This solicitation was published on September 10, 2026. The deadline for submitting your offer is October 12, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET. The specific quote due date, service date, and place of performance are detailed in the attached solicitation document.

It is important to note that dates listed in the most recent attachment for this opportunity take precedence over any conflicting dates listed elsewhere.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is specifically for small business concerns. The small business size standard for this procurement is 1500 employees. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code is 517121, which covers wired telecommunications carriers. The product and service code is DG11.

Firms with experience providing internet and telecommunications services, especially those familiar with government contracts and DITCO Basic Agreements, are well-suited for this bid.

How to respond

To access the solicitation attachments, 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, you can send an email to the provided address.

Alternatively, this solicitation is available for download via IDEAS. You will need to log into IDEAS, navigate to the “Solicitations” tab, and then select the “Solicitation Package” icon to download the requirement. The full text of provisions and clauses can be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.

Practical tips for a competitive response

Since this is an LPTA evaluation, ensure your offer clearly meets all technical requirements outlined in the solicitation. Any deviation from the technical specifications could lead to your offer being deemed technically unacceptable, regardless of price.

Pay close attention to pricing. All quoted prices should be identified as monthly recurring charges and/or non-recurring charges. Ensure your CLINs (Contract Line Item Numbers) include item descriptions, quantities, and units of measure as indicated in the IQO Deskbook. Double-check all calculations to avoid errors that could impact your competitiveness.

Given the controlled access nature, start the process of obtaining access to the documents as soon as possible. Verify your DITCO Basic Agreement status and have your UEI or CAGE code ready for access requests. This will give you ample time to review the full solicitation details before the deadline.