RFQ: Start a 50 MB commercial circuit Intra-SWA.
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE INFORMATION SYSTEMS AGENCY (DISA).DISA/DITCO EUROPE · Response deadline: Mon, 09 Nov 2026
What the government is buying
DISA/DITCO Europe is seeking a contractor to establish a 50 MB commercial circuit Intra-SWA (Intra-Southwest Asia). This is telecommunications infrastructure work—specifically, the procurement and activation of a dedicated commercial bandwidth circuit to support Department of Defense communications requirements in the Southwest Asia theater.
NAICS 517111 designates "Wired Telecommunications Carriers," an industry category covering establishments primarily engaged in operating, maintaining, and/or providing access to transmission facilities that they own and/or lease. This includes the provision of wired telecommunications services using copper wire, fiber optic cable, or similar technologies. The "Intra-SWA" designation indicates this circuit will operate within the Southwest Asia region, connecting points within that geographic area rather than providing backhaul to other regions.
The DG11 classification code further confirms this is telecommunications equipment/services procurement within the Defense Information Systems Agency's standard classification system.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | DEPT OF DEFENSE. DEFENSE INFORMATION SYSTEMS AGENCY (DISA). DISA/DITCO EUROPE |
| Notice type | Combined Synopsis/Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | HC102126QA084 |
| NAICS | 517111 |
| Set-aside | None (Full and Open Competition) |
| Response deadline | November 9, 2026 at 10:00 AM |
| Place of performance | Not specified in notice; see the solicitation |
Who can bid
This procurement is full and open competition with no set-aside restriction. Any qualified business, regardless of size or socioeconomic status, may submit a bid provided they can perform the work. However, given the NAICS 517111 (Wired Telecommunications Carriers), potential bidders should typically hold:
- Appropriate Federal Communications Commission licenses or foreign equivalent authorizations for operating in the covered region
- Existing infrastructure or established carrier relationships in Southwest Asia
- Facility Security Clearance or ability to obtain one (DISA work often requires cleared personnel)
- Experience with Defense Information Systems Network (DISN) or comparable military telecommunications standards
Small businesses are eligible and encouraged to compete, though the specialized geographic and technical requirements may favor contractors with established regional presence or partnerships with in-country carriers.
How to put together a competitive bid
Technical approach: For circuit provisioning in Southwest Asia, emphasize your path diversity, latency commitments, and mean-time-to-repair (MTTR) capabilities. Military circuits typically require higher reliability standards than commercial equivalents. Detail your local maintenance and support infrastructure see the solicitation for specific performance requirements.
Pricing structure: Commercial telecommunications bids in this sector often compete on both recurring and non-recurring elements. Ensure you understand whether pricing should capture: circuit installation/activation (NRC), monthly recurring charges (MRC), and any capacity upgrade options. See the solicitation for the required pricing format and any basis of award criteria.
Security and compliance: Intra-SWA circuits may traverse or utilize infrastructure in multiple countries. Address any International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), host-nation agreements, or coalition partner access requirements in your proposal. DISA/DITCO Europe contracts frequently require compliance with specific DISN standards and interface control documents.
Past performance: Reference comparable circuit activations, particularly in CENTCOM area of responsibility or similarly challenging logistics environments.
Next steps
Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number HC102126QA084 or the notice title. The solicitation document will contain detailed performance specifications, delivery requirements, evaluation criteria, and mandatory proposal formatting instructions.
Critical deadline: Proposals are due November 9, 2026 at 10:00 AM. Given the specialized nature of Southwest Asia telecommunications infrastructure, allow adequate lead time for any required teaming arrangements, foreign carrier negotiations, or security clearance verification before submission.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →