EIS UC Requirement

SOL #: USCA26F2025JustificationSole Source

Overview

Buyer

The Judicial Branch
Administrative Office Of The Us Courts
AOUSC-PROCUREMENT MANAGEMENT DIV
WASHINGTON, DC, 20002, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

All Other Telecommunications (517810)

PSC

Support Services For Physical And Wireless Networks Connecting Equipment Within The Core Data Centers And Work Areas, Connecting End Users To The Organization's Broader Networks, As Well As Wide Area Network Equipment, Hardware And Software Directly Connecting Into Data Centers, Offices And Third Parties. Support Services Which Enable Or Distribute Voice Services Through On Premise Equipment Including Pbx, Vo Ip, Voicemail And Handsets. Also Provides Support For Transport Services For Data And Voice Network Circuits And Associated Access Facilities And Services; Includes Dedicated And Virtual Data Networks And Internet Access. Support Services For External (Outside Plant) Physical Communications Infrastructure Connecting To Lan/Wan End Points. Mobile Infrastructure Support Such As Cabled Communication Network, Cellular Towers, Repeaters, Switching Systems Dedicated For Cellular Communication (DG01)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

1
Posted
Mar 16, 2026

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 Administrative Office of the United States Courts (AO) has posted a Justification for an Exception to Fair Opportunity (JEFO) for an award to AT&T for Unified Communication (UC) services. This sole-source award is intended to bridge a critical service gap for Federal Defender Offices (FDOs) until a new contract transition is complete.

Background & Justification

The AO currently receives UC services from AT&T under the GSA Networx contract, which is set to expire in May 2026. A replacement contract was awarded to Lumen in January 2022, but significant delays due to a corrective action plan have pushed the projected transition completion to October 2026, after the current AT&T contract expires.

To prevent a lapse in essential UC services for FDOs, the AO intends to place a new order with AT&T. This bridge contract may be extended if the Lumen transition faces further delays. The justification for a sole-source award to AT&T is based on their unique ability to leverage existing infrastructure and provide the necessary functionality within the required timeframe, thereby minimizing transition complexity and avoiding redundant costs.

Market research identified AT&T, Lumen, and Verizon as potential providers. However, AT&T was determined to be the only vendor capable of utilizing the government's existing equipment and minimizing the complexity of this interim transition.

Scope of Services

Provision of Managed Unified Communications (UC) services for Federal Defender Offices.

Contract Details

  • Type: Justification for an Exception to Fair Opportunity (JEFO) / Sole-Source Award
  • Awardee: AT&T (UEI: MX89BGD5FK75)
  • Agency: Administrative Office of the United States Courts (AO)
  • Product/Service Code: DG01 (Support Services for Physical and Wireless Networks)
  • Set-Aside: Not Applicable (Sole-Source Justification)

Key Dates

  • Published Date: March 16, 2026

Additional Notes

This posting is in accordance with FAR 16.505(b)(2)(ii)(D) and provides the rationale for the non-competitive procurement to ensure continuity of critical UC services.

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Andrew BunkPRIMARY
andrew_bunk@ao.uscourts.gov

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Posted: Mar 16, 2026
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