How to bid on a dedicated 1GB Florida service for DISA

What DISA is buying

The Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) is seeking quotes to provide, install, and maintain a dedicated 1 GB telecommunications service between locations in Florida. The notice identifies this as a commercial-item request for quote, or RFQ, and says the announcement is the only solicitation; a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

The procurement is listed under NAICS 517111, with a small-business size standard of 1,500 employees. The product and service code is DG11.

Deadline and submission timing

Quotes are due November 5, 2026, by 4:00 p.m. The notice gives the deadline as CST, while the opportunity summary lists ET, so check the solicitation documents or contact the listed point of contact if you need to confirm the time zone.

The notice says quotes are due at DITCO Scott AFB, IL 62225-5406. Plan to submit early enough to meet the stated deadline.

Who this opportunity may suit

This opportunity may suit telecommunications providers that can provide, install, and maintain a dedicated 1 GB service between Florida locations. The notice’s NAICS code is 517111, and its stated small-business size standard is 1,500 employees.

How to access the bid and respond

Use “View original source” on the opportunity portal to open the notice. If the first click takes you to the portal homepage, click it again to go to the bid. A free account may be needed to view documents, though some bids can be viewed without one.

Review the attached inquiry for the requested service date and acceptance criteria, and consult the DITCO Basic Agreements and Section M for the applicable provisions and clauses. The notice says to identify quoted prices in CLIN 0001 and applicable SLINs for monthly recurring charges, and in CLIN 0002 and applicable SLINs for non-recurring charges. Include item descriptions, quantities, and units of measure.

For questions about the solicitation, the listed point of contact is Maxwell S. Jones at (667) 891-1196 or [email protected].

Prepare a clear, complete quote

Match your pricing entries to the CLINs and applicable SLINs, separating monthly recurring charges from non-recurring charges. Check that each entry has an item description, quantity, and unit of measure.

Use the attached inquiry to address the requested service date and acceptance criteria. Review the incorporated terms and your existing basic agreement; if there is no existing basic agreement, the notice says the selected offeror must submit a completed copy of the listed representations and certifications.

Before submitting, check the quote for consistent pricing, complete line-item details, and compliance with the solicitation instructions. Allow time to confirm the deadline time zone if it affects your submission.