RFI: Intra Southwest Asia - 50MB

The Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), through DITCO-Europe, is conducting market research for a 50MB commercial telecommunications lease service within the Southwest Asia region. This Request for Information (RFI) seeks to gather information about commercial providers capable of delivering intra-regional connectivity services outside the contiguous United States (OCONUS). The procurement falls under the wired telecommunications carriers industry classification (NAICS 517111) and specifically covers satellite communications and telecom access services. This RFI is issued solely for information gathering and planning purposes, with no commitment from the government to issue a future solicitation or contract. Responses to this market research initiative are due by October 6, 2025, and the government will not provide compensation for any costs incurred by companies responding to this announcement.

This opportunity does not include any set-aside designations and is open to all qualified commercial telecommunications providers. No incumbent contractors or current service providers are identified in the notice, suggesting this may represent a new requirement or a complete re-evaluation of existing services. While specific contract values or budget ranges are not disclosed, the technical specification calls for a 50MB bandwidth capacity for intra-regional communications within Southwest Asia. The timeline for potential future services is not specified, as this RFI represents only the initial market research phase of the procurement process. Companies interested in responding have until October 6, 2025, to submit their information to DISA for consideration in future acquisition planning activities.