7A--Sole Source NOI - EIS: Voice & Data Services
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Interior, Interior Business Center (IBC) Acquisition Services Directorate, on behalf of The Peace Corps' Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO), has issued a Special Notice (Notice of Intent) to award a sole-source, Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) with Economic Price Adjustment (EPA) Task Order. This award is intended for Verizon Business Network Services LLC. under their GSA Multiple Award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions (EIS) contract, for Voice and Data Solution Services. This notice is not a request for competitive quotes, but interested parties may submit capabilities statements by February 6, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for comprehensive Voice and Data Solution Services to support secure and reliable data communications across all Peace Corps locations. Key services include:
- Engineering, design, configuration, provision, and maintenance of a secure private data communications solution.
- Enabling data transmission between all Peace Corps sites at required speeds.
- Providing end-to-end connectivity from the provider’s network demarcation point to the designated LAN room at each location.
- Ensuring continuous availability and operational reliability.
- Fulfilling all task order requirements, including agency-specific contract administration, operational support, applicable service-related equipment, and compliance with EIS contract service level performance standards. Specific deliverables encompass Site Survey Reports, Inventory Summaries, Force Majeure Notifications, Service Order Acknowledgements/Rejections/Confirmations, Firm Order Commitment Notices, Service Order Completion Notices, Billing Invoices, Tax Details, Service Level Agreement Reports, and various performance summaries.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) with Economic Price Adjustment (EPA) Task Order.
- Contract Vehicle: GSA Multiple Award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions (EIS).
- Intended Awardee: Verizon Business Network Services LLC., GSA Contract No. GS00Q17NSD3009.
- Period of Performance: One 12-month Base Period and four (4) 12-month Option Periods.
- Set-Aside: This action is being processed as a sole-source award under FAR Subpart 16.505(b)(2)(ii)(C).
- Capabilities Statement Due: February 6, 2026, 12:00 P.M. Eastern Time.
- Published Date: February 3, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive quotes. However, interested parties who believe they can meet the requirement may submit a capabilities statement to identify their interest and capabilities.
- Submission Method: Electronically to morgan_schickler@ibc.doi.gov and jacqueline_hernandez@ibc.doi.gov.
- Format Requirements: Statements should not exceed four (4) pages, be in a Microsoft Office compatible format or Adobe Acrobat, and not contain text smaller than 11-point font (8-point for tables/graphs). Maximum file size is 8 MB.
- Government Right: The government reserves the right to issue a Request for Quote (RFQ) as a result of this announcement if competitive sources are identified.
Additional Notes
- NAICS Code: 517111 "Wired Telecommunications Carriers".
- PSC Code: 7A21 "IT and Telecom - Business Application Software (Perpetual License Software)".
- Responders will not be reimbursed for any costs incurred. All submissions become Government property and will not be returned.