RFQ: Start a 100 MB commercial circuit Intra-SWA.
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE INFORMATION SYSTEMS AGENCY (DISA).DISA/DITCO EUROPE · Response deadline: Fri, 06 Nov 2026
What the government is buying
DISA's Defense Information Technology Contracting Organization (DITCO) Europe is soliciting offers to establish a 100 MB commercial circuit in the Intra-Southwest Asia (Intra-SWA) region. This is telecommunications infrastructure work: providing dedicated bandwidth for data transmission within a defined geographic operating area.
A "commercial circuit" in military contracting typically means leased telecommunications capacity rather than government-owned infrastructure—essentially procuring bandwidth and associated service from a commercial provider. Intra-SWA indicates connectivity between points within the broader Southwest Asia theater, which includes U.S. military operations in the Middle East and surrounding areas.
The 517111 NAICS code confirms this is Wired Telecommunications Carriers work—companies that provide local, long-distance, and dedicated circuit services using fiber, copper, or other wired infrastructure.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Dept of Defense, Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), DISA/DITCO Europe |
| Notice type | Combined Synopsis/Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | HC102126QA068 |
| NAICS | 517111 — Wired Telecommunications Carriers |
| Set-aside | None (full and open competition) |
| Response deadline | November 6, 2026 at 10:00 AM |
| Place of performance | Not specified in notice; see the solicitation |
Who can bid
This solicitation is full and open competition with no set-aside program specified. Any qualified U.S. business capable of meeting the technical, past performance, and security requirements may submit an offer.
For 517111 telecommunications work in military theaters, prime bidders typically need:
- Facility Clearance (likely Secret or higher for SWA region operations)
- Experience with Defense Information Systems Network (DISN) services or comparable military telecommunications contracts
- Ability to perform in Intra-SWA theater, which generally requires established relationships with international carriers, in-country infrastructure or partnerships, and compliance with U.S. military operational security protocols
- Path to required certifications (DISA connection approval, possibly NATO or coalition interoperability standards—see the solicitation)
Small businesses in telecommunications can compete, but carrier-grade international bandwidth provision in contested/complex regions tends to require substantial infrastructure investments or subcontractor relationships. Consider joint venture or mentor-protégé arrangements if you lack direct SWA presence.
How to put together a competitive bid
For full-and-open DISA telecommunications RFQs, focus on these elements (see the solicitation for specific evaluation factors):
Technical approach: Detail your network architecture, latency guarantees, redundancy/failover design, and disaster recovery. DISA prioritizes reliability and security over lowest cost. Specify your carrier partnerships, Points of Presence (POPs), and last-mile delivery method.
Past performance: Cite similar circuit installations, especially DISN, DSN, or other DISA-managed networks. Include CPARs or past performance questionnaires. International or contingency environment experience weighs heavily.
Pricing structure: Commercial circuit solicitations typically evaluate price after technical acceptability. Structure costs clearly: recurring monthly charges, non-recurring charges (installation), and any usage-based components. Ensure 12-month or full contract-period pricing is explicit.
Security/compliance: Address cyber requirements (likely DoD CMMC or RMF controls), physical security of infrastructure in SWA, and personnel vetting. Reference your DUNS, CAGE code, and SAM.gov registration status.
Small business participation: Even without set-aside, highlight subcontracting plans if you pursue large-business teaming.
Next steps
Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number HC102126QA068. The Combined Synopsis/Solicitation format means the notice itself may contain sufficient information to prepare and submit an offer without a separate RFP release—verify whether instructions, evaluation criteria, and technical requirements are fully embedded or if additional documents are attached.
Note the firm deadline: November 6, 2026 at 10:00 AM. SAM.gov registration, CAGE code verification, and any required teaming arrangements should be initiated immediately given international telecommunications lead times.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →