Notice of Intent to Sole Source for Communication

The Bureau of Indian Education, a division of the Department of the Interior, has published a Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source contract for communication services. This special notice, posted on March 11, 2026, announces the government's intention to enter into a firm-fixed-price contract with Navajo Communication Company under the sole source authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1). The contract will provide telephone and fax line services for BIE Kayenta Community School located in Kayenta, Arizona. The government has determined that only one responsible source can satisfy this requirement, making competitive bidding unnecessary. No solicitation will be made available to other potential vendors, and technical questions regarding the requirement will not be answered.

The contract aims to continue essential communication infrastructure services at the school, with an anticipated performance period of one year. Navajo Communication Company is the sole provider qualified for this work because it holds exclusive ownership of the communication infrastructure that was established when the school was built. This sole source determination eliminates the need for a competitive procurement process, meaning interested contractors cannot submit competing proposals or request clarification on technical specifications. The acquisition falls under NAICS code 517111 (Wired Telecommunications Carriers) and PSC code DG11 (IT and Telecom - Network - Telecom Access Services). No eligibility criteria or special program requirements apply, as this is a direct award to the identified vendor based on its unique infrastructure position.