Local Telecommunication Services (LTS) 10 Month Bridge
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 Air Force, specifically the 21 Communications Squadron (21CS), has issued a Sole Source Justification for a 10-month bridge contract to procure Local Telecommunication Services (LTS) for Space Base Delta 1 (SBD1) and Space Base Delta 41 (SBD41) in Colorado Springs, CO. This action ensures continuity of essential communication services while a competitive reacquisition is being prepared. The justification was published on March 5, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
This bridge contract is necessary to provide comprehensive LTS, including local exchange access services, Internet Protocol (IP) access transport services, and intra-Local Access Transport Area (LATA) interconnect functions. Key services include operator assistance, directory assistance (DA), emergency 911/E911 services, and long-distance services for CMSFS, PSFB, and SSFB. All services must comply with FCC, PUC, DoD, DAF, and industry standards and be compatible with the Government's existing infrastructure.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm-fixed-price sole source bridge contract
- Period of Performance: 10 months
- Funding: FY26 Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Funds
- Incumbent: Lumen Technologies Government Solutions is the current and sole provider due to existing infrastructure.
- Authority: DAFFARS 5313.501 - 10 U.S.C. 3572 (Simplified Acquisition Procedures) and 10 U.S.C. 3403 (Special Emergency Procurement Authority).
Set-Aside & Future Actions
This current action is sole source. Market research, including a sources sought notice and an industry day, was conducted. The upcoming competitive reacquisition for these services will consist of one base year and four option years.
Submission & Evaluation
This document is a justification for a sole source award and not a solicitation for proposals. Interested parties should monitor SAM.gov for the future competitive reacquisition.