New Broadband Circuit

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Utah State Office intends to award a sole-source purchase order to First Digital Telecom for network services providing gigabit network connectivity. The procurement is classified under NAICS code 517111 for Wired Telecommunications Carriers, with a size standard of 1,500 employees. The acquisition will be made under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.106-1, which allows for simplified purchasing procedures. Interested parties are invited to submit written information demonstrating their capability to provide the specified services by February 24, 2025, at 1:00 PM Mountain Time. Submissions should be sent directly to Contract Specialist Mark Renforth via email, with the understanding that the government retains sole discretion in determining whether to compete the requirement.

The solicitation is designated as a total small business set-aside, targeting small telecommunications providers. The contract involves a 1GB/1GB dedicated fiber primary circuit priced at $1,050.00 per month, with a total contract duration of 36 months from February 25, 2025, to February 24, 2028. The place of performance is the BLM-UT Utah State Office located at 440 West 200 South, Suite 500, in Salt Lake City, Utah. Delivery is required by February 19, 2028, with terms specified as FOB destination. While First Digital Telecom is the anticipated sole-source awardee, the notice provides an opportunity for other qualified vendors to demonstrate their capabilities. The anticipated award date is February 25, 2025, and the total contract value over the three-year period would be approximately $37,800.