This firm fixed-price purchase order contract was awarded by the Missile Defense Agency to Level 3 Communications, LLC, a subsidiary of Lumen Technologies, Inc. The contract is for the provision of 10 Mbps Ethernet service, with a period of performance through October 16, 2024 and a ceiling value of $34,831.20. The contract was awarded on January 6, 2021 without any small business set-aside.
The original solicitation was a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial telecommunications services, including voice, data, and network infrastructure, under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 517311. The services are intended to support critical defense operations and communications for the Missile Defense Agency. As a major telecommunications provider for the federal government, Lumen Technologies has extensive experience delivering advanced networking solutions, including high-speed Ethernet, optical transport, and internet connectivity for various military installations and defense programs.