Bid guide
How to bid on a 1GB Ethernet Circuit for DISA
What DISA is buying and why it matters
The Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) needs a company to provide, install, and maintain a 1GB Ethernet circuit. This circuit will connect the Bahamas to Florida. This is an opportunity for small businesses to provide essential telecommunications services to the Department of Defense.
The solicitation is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for telecommunications services. The agency will use a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection process to evaluate quotes.
Key dates and deadlines
This solicitation was published on July 17, 2026. The deadline to submit your offer is August 17, 2026, at 11:00 AM ET. All offers must be submitted by this time.
The full solicitation details, including the exact quote due date, are available in the attachments once you gain access.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is set aside 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.
Firms specializing in providing and maintaining high-capacity network circuits, particularly those with experience in international connections, would be well-suited for this work. You must have a DITCO Basic Agreement to access the full solicitation details.
How to respond to this solicitation
This is a controlled access requirement. To view the full solicitation and 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 should send an email to [email protected]. Alternatively, you can download the solicitation via IDEAS by logging into ideas.govcloud.disa.mil/suite/, navigating to the “Solicitations” tab, and selecting the “Solicitation Package” icon.
Practical tips for preparing your response
Ensure your DITCO Basic Agreement is current and active before attempting to access the solicitation. This is a critical first step. When requesting access, double-check that your UEI or CAGE code is included and correct.
Since this is an LPTA evaluation, focus on providing a clear, compliant, and competitive price. All quoted prices should be identified as monthly recurring charges and/or non-recurring charges. Ensure your 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 RFQ, as these are in effect through current Federal Acquisition Circular and DFARS publications.
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 Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA); the original posting controls.