INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE CELLULAR SERVICES
Overview
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Original Source
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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 130th Airlift Wing, under the Department of the Army, intends to award a sole source Firm Fixed-Price contract to AT&T Mobility LLC for commercial wireless mobility and cellular telecommunications services, including FirstNet capability. This procurement is justified under FAR 6.103-1(b) due to AT&T being the only responsible source capable of meeting agency requirements for secure, resilient, and mission-ready mobile communications. Responses from interested parties are due by March 25, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for comprehensive commercial wireless mobility and cellular telecommunications services, specifically including FirstNet capabilities. These services must provide priority access, preemption, and end-to-end encryption for sensitive data (CUI), essential for operations in challenging environments like West Virginia. The FirstNet service, operated by AT&T under the Nationwide Public Safety Broadband Network (NPSBN) contract, is mandated for authorized federal users and offers unique features not available from other commercial carriers.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice (Intent to Sole Source) for an anticipated Firm Fixed-Price contract.
- Authority: FAR 6.103-1(b) (One responsible source) and 10 U.S.C. 3406(c)(5), FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(B).
- NAICS Code: 517112 (Wireless Telecommunications Carriers, except Satellite).
- PSC: DG11 (Telecom Access And Other Usage Billing Services).
- Place of Performance: Charleston, WV.
- Response Due: March 25, 2026, by 2:00 PM EST.
- Published: March 18, 2026.
Justification & Market Research
The government's market research indicates that AT&T is the sole provider capable of delivering the required FirstNet services, which are critical for the 130th Airlift Wing's mission. No other vendors were found to offer the unique combination of priority access, preemption, and encryption necessary. This notice serves as market research to confirm or deny the decision to conduct a competitive procurement.
Action Items
This is not a request for competitive proposals or quotations. Interested parties capable of providing similar services that meet the agency's unique requirements, particularly FirstNet capabilities, must submit a capability statement within seven (7) days of the notice's publication. Responses must provide clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Information received will be considered solely for market research purposes.