RFI Intra SWA - 1GB

The Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) regarding a 1GB commercial lease for intra-Southwestern Asia (SWA) telecommunications services. This procurement falls under the Wired Telecommunications Carriers category (NAICS 517111) and the IT and Telecom - Network: Satellite Communications and Telecom Access Services classification (PSC DG11). The RFI is intended solely for market research purposes to inform DISA's strategic planning and does not constitute a commitment to issue a future Request for Proposal or to award a contract. Responses must be submitted by March 31, 2026, which represents the deadline for interested vendors to provide information. This notice explicitly states that the government will not reimburse respondents for any costs incurred in preparing their submissions, and the information gathered will be used to determine appropriate procurement strategies moving forward.

This RFI does not include any set-aside designations for small businesses or other designated groups. The pre-solicitation notice does not identify any current contractors or incumbent vendors, nor does it specify an award value or budget range for this potential future procurement. The geographic scope is limited to operations outside the Continental United States (OCONUS) within the Southwestern Asia region. While specific details regarding contract duration, service level agreements, or technical specifications are not included in this RFI, the 1GB capacity requirement indicates the scale of telecommunications infrastructure being considered. Vendors with expertise in providing robust telecommunications services in austere or challenging overseas environments are likely to be well-positioned to respond to any subsequent solicitation that may arise from this market research initiative.