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

What the agency is buying

The Department of Defense is seeking a vendor to provide, install, and maintain internet service in Florida. The service must offer a minimum of 500 Mbps for both upload and download speeds. This is an opportunity for small businesses in the telecommunications sector.

This solicitation is a small-business set-aside, meaning only small businesses can compete. The evaluation will use a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method, which means the contract will likely go to the technically acceptable offer with the lowest price.

Key dates and deadlines

This solicitation was published on August 05, 2026. The deadline for submitting offers is September 04, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET. Specific details regarding the quote due date and service date are outlined in the attached solicitation documents.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is suitable for small businesses specializing in telecommunications services. The relevant NAICS code is 517121. Vendors should have experience providing internet services with high-speed capabilities.

A key requirement is possessing a DITCO Basic Agreement to access the solicitation attachments. If you do not have this agreement, you will not be able to view the full requirements or submit a bid.

How to respond

To access the solicitation details, 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].

The solicitation is also available through the IDEAS portal. 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. All quoted prices should be identified as monthly recurring charges and/or non-recurring charges, following the CLIN structure in the IQO Deskbook.

Tips for a competitive response

Since this is a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation, ensure your offer meets all technical requirements precisely. Any deviation could render your bid technically unacceptable. Once technical acceptability is confirmed, the lowest price will be the deciding factor.

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 and required CLIN details outlined in the attachments to ensure your quote is complete and accurate.