Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Wide Area Network/Managed Trusted Internet Protocol Services (WAN/MTIPS)

The Department of the Treasury's Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to sole source a task order for Wide Area Network/Managed Trusted Internet Protocol Services (WAN/MTIPS) through the General Services Administration's Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity Contract. This notice specifically pertains to a follow-on task order that will continue existing network infrastructure services. The opportunity was posted on March 20, 2025, with a response deadline of April 20, 2025. The task order will cover 109 network circuits across 80 field and remote office locations, connecting various agency offices, banks, and data centers. The sole source approach is being pursued to ensure continuity of critical network services without disrupting ongoing infrastructure projects.

The primary objective of this Special Notice is to award a five-year task order to Lumen Technologies Government Solutions, Inc. for continued WAN/MTIPS connectivity and security solutions. The task order will encompass key services including Access Arrangements, Ethernet Transport Service, Internet Protocol Service, Virtual Private Network Service, Managed Network Service, and Managed Trusted Internet Protocol Service. Contractors should note that the justification for this sole source award is based on maintaining operational continuity and avoiding potential economic and security risks associated with a vendor transition. The OCC has emphasized the critical nature of uninterrupted network infrastructure, particularly with multiple high-priority projects potentially at risk during a vendor change. While no specific set-aside is indicated, the opportunity falls under the Wired Telecommunications Carriers NAICS category (517111) and the IT and Telecom - Network Services PSC category. Interested parties can review the attached justification document for more detailed information about the exception to fair opportunity procurement process.