Internet2 circuits and Annual Membership Intent to Sole Source
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Agency
-
Assistant Secretary for Departmental Management
Department of Agriculture
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 5171 Wired and Wireless Telecommunications (except Satellite)
- Place of performance
- Fort Collins, Colorado, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The USDA Department of Agriculture Assistant Secretary for Departmental Management issued a notice of intent to sole source Internet2 circuits and annual membership to the University Corporation for Advanced Internet Development, with clear-and-convincing-evidence submissions due by July 30, 2026 at 11:00 EST.
The USDA Scientific Computing Initiative Network (SCINet), Marketing and Regulatory Programs, and Animal and Plant Health Inspection Services (APHIS) propose to award a firm-fixed-price sole-source contract valued at $5,467,890.46 consisting of a 12-month base period at $1,050,701.05 and four 12-month option periods. The justification, issued under FAR 6.302-1 (Only One Responsible Source), cites Internet2's unique combination of accreditation, validated assay performance, and existing infrastructure—including 100 Gbps scalable circuits, Science DMZ model support, perfSONAR compatibility, and long-term Indefeasible Rights of Use agreements with fiber optic owners—as capabilities that cannot be replicated by commercial ISPs or GSA Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions.
Interested parties who believe they can meet all requirements must submit documented evidence of ability to perform competitively priced services. The Government will not acknowledge receipt, provide feedback, or pay for submissions. The decision whether to compete remains solely at Government discretion. Responses in Microsoft Word or PDF format shall be emailed to Contract Specialist Bryana Jordan at bryana.jordan@usda.gov; telephone inquiries will not be accepted.
Notice text
Notice of Intent to Sole Source the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Scientific Computing Initiative Network (SCIN), Marketing and Regulatory Programs (MRP) and Animal and Plant Health Inspection Services (APHIS) intends to award a sole source, firm-fixed price open market award for Internet 2 Circuits and annual membership. This action is being taken in accordance with FAR 6.302 1, Only One Responsible Source. Due to the unique combination of accreditation, validated assay performance, and existing infrastructure, no other source has been identified that can meet all Government requirements without unacceptable risk to USDA Mission areas. This notice is not a request for competitive quotes. Interested parties who believe they can meet all requirements shall submit clear and convincing evidence, including documented proof, for Government review to determine whether competition would be advantageous to the Government. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of submissions or provide feedback regarding any information received. Supporting documentation must be furnished in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to fulfill all requirements. Responses must be received no later than July 30, 2026, 11:00 EST, demonstrating ability to perform competitively priced USDA requirements. (see referenced Justification to Restrict Competition attached). Responses will be evaluated; however, a determination by the Government not to compete the proposed procurement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Responses shall be submitted via email in Microsoft Word or PDF format to Contract Specialist Bryana Jordan bryana.jordan@usda.gov. Telephone requests or inquiries will not be accepted. The Government will not pay for any information submitted as a result of this notice. This notice shall not be construed as an obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any products or services.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Intent to Sole Source Internet 2.pdf |
On GovTribe
Work this opportunity
- Track it in your pipeline
- Find teaming partners
- Similar opportunities
- Ask GovTribe AI about this opportunity