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

What the agency is buying

The Department of Defense needs a contractor to provide, install, and maintain a commercial business line telecommunications service. This service will be located in Colorado. This is an opportunity for telecommunications firms to secure a contract with the Department of Defense.

The solicitation is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for telecommunications services. The evaluation process will use the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method.

Key dates and deadlines

The solicitation was published on August 26, 2026. All quotes must be submitted by October 01, 2026, at 8:30 AM ET. It is important to submit your quote on time, as late submissions may not be considered.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is suitable for telecommunications companies with experience in providing, installing, and maintaining commercial business line services. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 517111, which covers wired telecommunications carriers. This acquisition is not set aside for small business concerns.

To access the full details, your entity must have a DITCO Basic Agreement. Access requests require a UEI or CAGE code for verification.

How to respond

This is a controlled-access requirement. To view the full solicitation and attachments, you must have a DITCO Basic Agreement. When requesting access, you must include your UEI or CAGE code; requests without this information will be rejected.

You can also download the solicitation via IDEAS. Log into IDEAS, navigate to the “Solicitations” tab, and then select the “Solicitation Package” icon to download the requirement. If your access request is not approved or rejected within 24 hours, you should send an email to the provided contact.

Tips for preparing a competitive response

Since this is an LPTA evaluation, focus on providing the lowest possible price while still meeting all technical requirements. Ensure your quote clearly identifies all prices as monthly recurring charges and/or non-recurring charges.

Carefully review the attached RFQ for specific requirements, including item descriptions, quantities, and units of measure for CLINs, as indicated in the IQO Deskbook. Make sure your proposal addresses all aspects of the service date, location, and detailed requirements outlined in the attachment.