Intent to Sole Source - Dedicated Internet Access - Honolulu

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Office of Acquisition Management has issued a Special Notice regarding an intent to sole source a dedicated internet access contract in Honolulu, Hawaii. The notice, posted on February 26, 2025, outlines ICE's plan to award a contract directly to Hawaiian Telcom under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The Contracting Officer has determined that Hawaiian Telcom is the only viable source for this internet service based on the company's unique capabilities and existing infrastructure at the specified location. This Special Notice serves as an informational document to potentially interested parties about the agency's procurement intentions. The notice is being published to provide transparency in the sole source procurement process.

The primary objective of this Special Notice is to communicate ICE's intent to procure dedicated internet access services from a single source without competitive bidding. The notice includes a due date of March 5, 2025, for any potential questions or concerns from interested parties. Contractors should note that this is not a formal Request for Quote (RFQ), and the final determination regarding contract competition remains at the discretion of the Government Contracting Officer. The procurement falls under the Wired Telecommunications Carriers NAICS category (517111) and the IT and Telecom Network Services PSC category. Interested parties with questions are directed to contact Contracting Officer Michelle Levine via email at Michelle.Levine@ice.dhs.gov or by phone at (214) 905-5573. The contract will be executed through ICE's Office of Acquisition Management located in Irving, Texas.