JOFOC_19TC1026P0371_RENEWAL OF DTSPO INTERNET LINE(2026-27)

SOL #: PR15924253JustificationSole Source

Overview

Buyer

State
State, Department Of
US EMBASSY ABU DHABI
WASHINGTON, DC, 20520, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Wired and Wireless Telecommunications (except Satellite) (5171)

PSC

Support Services, Delivered As A Service Contract (Saa S Or Subscription) Involved With The Analysis, Design, Development, Code, Test And Release Packaging Services Associated With Application Development Projects, As Well As Off The Shelf Business Software. (DA10)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

1
Posted
May 1, 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 U.S. Department of State, US EMBASSY ABU DHABI, has issued a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC) for the renewal of a 250 Mbps internet leased line for the Department of Information Management DTSPO. This requirement covers a two-month period from April 22, 2026, to June 21, 2026. The justification identifies Emirates Telecommunication Company (Etisalat) Abu Dhabi as the sole responsible source.

Scope of Work

This opportunity is for the renewal of an existing 250 Mbps dedicated internet leased line (DPI: 900103324637). The service is required on a month-to-month basis to ensure continuous internet transport services for the Department of Information Management DTSPO, supported by the US Embassy Abu Dhabi.

Contract & Timeline

  • Type: Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC)
  • Duration: April 22, 2026, to June 21, 2026 (2 months)
  • Set-Aside: None specified (sole-source justification)
  • Published: May 1, 2026
  • Product/Service Code: DA10 (Support Services, Delivered As A Service Contract)

Justification for Sole Source

The Justification and Approval (J&A) document states that Etisalat Abu Dhabi is the only available and responsible source capable of providing the required internet transport services in Abu Dhabi. This decision is based on statutory authority FAR 6.302-1(c) for expert services, citing Etisalat as the historical and trusted provider for Mission UAE. Market research indicated that Etisalat offers the best value, and other potential providers either operate on the same government-owned infrastructure or could not meet service requirements. Therefore, direct competition is not being pursued for this specific requirement.

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Points of Contact

Gregory StonebergPRIMARY
AbuDhabiContracts@state.gov
97124142200
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97124142696
Contracting OfficeSECONDARY
Abudhabi@state.gov
97124142200
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97124142696

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