FRONTIER Internet Services
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- 140L1226Q0045
- Agency
- California Region Bureau of Land Management, Department of the Interior
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 517111 Wired Telecommunications Carriers
- Points of contact
-
- Gabriel Lange glange@blm.gov (720) 916-1632
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Bureau of Land Management, California Region, announced a sole-source procurement intent for commercial internet access and telecommunications services from Frontier Communications of America, Inc., with a response deadline of September 16, 2026. This acquisition is restricted to Frontier based on a determination that no other responsible source with existing serviceable plant can serve the specified BLM facilities. The requirement covers installation and activation of last-mile facilities, handoff to Government premises equipment, static IP configuration, and ongoing monthly service across eleven California locations: Ridgecrest, Susanville (two sites), Alturas, Cedarville, Whitethorn, Needles, Apple Valley, Barstow, Blythe, and March Air Reserve Base. Market research and technical site-level reviews documented that alternative carriers lack facilities in the immediate vicinity; providing service would require new construction with uncertain timelines and costs, creating unacceptable schedule risk. A firm fixed-price award is anticipated under simplified acquisition procedures for commercial items per FAR 12.102(b). The justification for other-than-full-and-open competition is filed under FAR 6.103-1(b). Frontier Communications of America, Inc. (UEI DLHBZQ65RZA7, CAGE 341B8) maintains active SAM registration with no exclusions. Other firms believing they have capability to serve the requirement may submit documentation to the BLM for consideration, though the Government retains sole discretion whether to compete this action.
Notice text
Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Commercial Internet and Telecommunications Services (Frontier)
Notice ID:140L1226Q0045
This is a Sole Source Notice posted in accordance with RFO 5.201(b)(1)(i).
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) intends to purchase, on a sole source basis, commercial internet access and related telecommunications services from Frontier Communications of America, Inc. to support operations at specified BLM facilities in California. The requirement covers installation/activation of last mile facilities, handoff to Government premises equipment, static IP configuration as needed, and ongoing monthly service. This acquisition is necessary to maintain continuity of operations and ensure connectivity at these locations where Frontier is the only responsible source with existing serviceable plant. This determination is based on program market research and site level technical reviews documenting the lack of alternative carriers with facilities in the immediate vicinity.
This purchase will be conducted under the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul commercial procedures at RFO 12.102.
This action is justified under RFO 6.103-1(b), Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.
A firm fixed-price award is anticipated.
The associated NAICS code for this requirement is 517111 (Wired Telecommunications Carriers). The vendor's SAM information is: Frontier Communications of America, Inc., UEI DLHBZQ65RZA7, CAGE 341B8 (Active registration; no exclusions). The applicable PSC is DG11 (IT and Telecom - Network: Satellite Communications and Telecom Access Services).
The attached sole source justification has been made available for review. No solicitation documents exist. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes or offers. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed action lies solely within the discretion of the Government.
Firms believing they have the capability to provide this requirement must submit written information showing clear and convincing evidence that they can deliver equivalent services to all listed BLM facilities using existing infrastructure without new construction or schedule risk, and that they can meet the Government's technical, performance, and continuity needs.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| A16__JOFOC_Open_Market_Redacted_1.pdf |
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