Intent to Sole Source Cellular Services

Project ID: W50S9J-26-Q-0002 FederalOpportunitiesSpecial Notice
Overview
AgencyDepartment of the Army
Deadline03/26/26
Posted03/26/26
Estimated ValueNot Provided
Set AsideNone
NAICS517112 - Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite)
PSCDG11 - IT And Telecom - Network - Telecom Access Services
LocationCharleston, WV 25311 United States
Description
Primary Latest Change

Posted: March 18, 2026, 7:44 p.m. EDT

Summary (Newest Update)

Background The 130th Airlift Wing is seeking to award a sole source firm fixed price contract to AT&T Mobility LLC for commercial wireless mobility and cellular telecommunications services. The goal of this procurement is to support the unique communication needs of federal users, particularly through FirstNet capabilities. The agency emphasizes that no other supplies or services will meet their requirements. This contract is tied to the mission of ensuring secure and reliable communications for public safety and federal operations. Work Details The contract will provide FirstNet services, which are essential for prioritized communications during events that may degrade bandwidth availability. The requirement includes mobile devices with data capabilities that minimize exposure of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) by operating on a secure and resilient network. The justification for this sole source procurement highlights that FirstNet, operated exclusively by AT&T, offers unique features such as priority access, preemption capabilities, enhanced coverage in rural and mountainous areas, and compliance with federal cybersecurity standards. These features are critical for maintaining operational continuity in challenging environments where conventional networks may fail. Place of Performance The services will be performed primarily in West Virginia, particularly in geographically remote and bandwidth-constrained environments.

Current: Posted: March 25, 2026, 11:31 p.m. EDT The 130th Airlift Wing intends to award a sole source firm fixed priced contract with AT&T Mobility LLC, 1025 Lenox Park BLVD NE Atlanta, Georgia 30319-5309 in support of commercial wireless mobility and cellular telecommunications services that include all wireless mobility technologies and operations and FirstNet capbility. This procuement is being conducted in accordance with FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(B) Only one awardee is capable of providing the supplies or services required at the level of quality required because the supplies or services ordered are unique or highly specialized. The NAICS code utilized for this procurement is 517112 Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite). This notice does not constitute a solicitation document. All information received after publication of this notice will be considered SOLELY for the purpose of market research and determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement in the future. A determination by the Government not to open the requirement to competition based upon responses to this notice is solely within the direction of the Government. Information received will be evaluated as to confirm or deny the decision to conduct a competitive procurement. The Government will not be responsible for any costs incurred by responding to this notice. The Government will not pay for information received. All inquires may be addressed to the point of contacts listed on this posting. This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive proposals. This is not a solicitation or request for offers. No solicitation package is available and telephone requests will not be honored. Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. Interested parties may identify their interests and capability to respond to this requirement within seven (7) days of the publication of this notice. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed purchase order based upon response to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. No reimbursement for any cost connected with providing capability information will be provided. Please reference this Notice of Intent number on your correspondence and in the Subject line of your email. This is a notice of intent, not a request for a quotation. A solicitation document will not be issued, and quotations will not be requested. *** Please send your capability statements ONLY. This IS NOT a request for proposal. **
Contacts
Contact nameTSgt Jorden McCormick
Contact emailjorden.mccormick@us.af.mil
Contact phone(304) 341-6206
Contact fax(304) 341-6076
Secondary contact nameLt Col Sam Stuck
Secondary contact emailsamuel.stuck@us.af.mil
Secondary contact phone(304) 341-6292
Secondary contact fax3043416076
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