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DLA Disposition Services- HDIFC Cable and Internet Services Battle Creek MI

DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.DLA DISPOSITION SERVICES.DLA DISPOSITION SERVICES - EBS · Response deadline: Tue, 17 Nov 2026

What the government is buying

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Disposition Services is soliciting bids for HDIFC Cable and Internet Services in Battle Creek, Michigan. This is a telecommunications services contract supporting DLA Disposition Services operations at that location.

NAICS code 517111 corresponds to Wired Telecommunications Carriers, which covers establishments primarily engaged in operating and/or providing access to transmission facilities that carry voice, data, text, sound, and video using wired telecommunications infrastructure. This includes cable and internet service providers that own and operate their own networks. For federal contracting purposes, this generally encompasses the provision of broadband internet connectivity, dedicated data circuits, and related telecommunications infrastructure services to government facilities.

Key facts

Who can bid

This solicitation is full and open competition with no set-aside program specified. Any responsible offeror capable of performing the work may submit a bid, including:

• Large telecommunications providers with established infrastructure in the Battle Creek, Michigan area
• Small businesses registered in SAM.gov with NAICS 517111 as an applicable code
• Resellers or integrators who can source and manage cable and internet services for government facilities

Because this is not a small business set-aside, small firms will compete directly against larger carriers. However, small businesses in this space may still find opportunities through subcontracting arrangements or by offering specialized local service capabilities.

Vendors must have or obtain:

• An active SAM.gov registration (mandatory for all federal contracts)
• Any required FCC licenses or state/local telecommunications certifications
• Ability to service the Battle Creek, Michigan geographic area
• Financial and technical capacity to meet see the solicitation requirements

How to put together a competitive bid

For cable and internet services solicitations, competitive bids typically emphasize:

Technical approach: Detail your network architecture, redundancy measures, latency guarantees, and service level agreements (SLAs). Government facilities often require 99.999% uptime commitments. Specify your physical points of presence relative to the Battle Creek location.

Pricing structure: Telecommunications contracts may use monthly recurring charges (MRC), non-recurring charges (NRC), or fixed-price structures. Ensure your pricing clearly separates installation/activation costs from ongoing service fees. Verify whether the solicitation requests unit pricing per location or a lump-sum approach.

Past performance: Document comparable federal, state, or commercial contracts for government or enterprise clients. DLA Disposition Services will likely evaluate experience providing telecommunications to secure facilities or defense installations.

Security and compliance: Defense-related telecommunications may require adherence to NIST SP 800-171, DFARS 252.204-7012 (cybersecurity), or facility clearance requirements. See the solicitation for specific security obligations.

Transition plan: If replacing an incumbent, address cutover sequencing, minimal service disruption, and coordination with government IT staff.

Next steps

1. Access the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number SP4510-27-Q-1002
2. Review all technical requirements, clauses, and evaluation criteria in the complete document—the metadata does not capture performance specifications, bandwidth requirements, contract duration, or options
3. Confirm your SAM.gov registration is current and your NAICS 517111 is active in your profile
4. Submit your response by November 17, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET—late submissions are typically not accepted

View the official notice on SAM.gov →