Justification and Approval for Circuit Services in Belgium
Overview
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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 Army has published a Justification and Approval (J&A) for a sole-source award to Proximus SA for fixed-line telecommunication services in Belgium. This J&A, approved under FAR Part 13, ensures the continuity of critical voice and data circuits for U.S. Army Garrison installations, DOD, and NATO customers.
Purpose & Scope
This document justifies awarding a Firm-Fixed-Priced (FFP) contract to Proximus SA without full and open competition. The requirement is for essential fixed-line telecommunication services, including voice gateway, other voice, and data circuits, to support the 2d Theater Signal Brigade (2d TSB) area of responsibility across Belgium. These services are vital for U.S. forces and allied operations.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Priced (FFP) definitive contract
- Period of Performance: Two years, comprising a base year (February 1, 2026 - January 31, 2027) and one option year (February 1, 2027 - January 31, 2028).
- Intended Contractor: Proximus SA
- Set-Aside: Not applicable; this is a sole-source justification.
Justification & Rationale
Market research, including RFIs to multiple vendors (Proximus, Colt Technology, Orange, and U.S.-based companies), concluded that Proximus SA is the only vendor possessing the necessary infrastructure and capability to provide the required services in Belgium. The justification cites Authority: Title 41 U.S.C. §1901(e)(2) as implemented in FAR 13.501(a)(1)(ii). Failure to approve this sole-source award would lead to an interruption of critical telecommunication services for U.S. forces in Belgium.
Action for Industry
This is a justification for a sole-source award, not a solicitation for proposals. However, the Contracting Officer will publish notices as required by FAR 5.201, and any bids or proposals received in response will be considered.
Timeline
- Published Date: March 5, 2026