Notice of Intent to Sole Source: American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN) Subscriptions
Overview
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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 Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) is issuing a Notice of Intent (NOI) to award a sole source contract to American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN) for annual subscriptions for Legacy Internet Protocol (IPv4/IPv6) number assignments and allocations. This action is being conducted using commercial item procedures pursuant to FAR Part 12 and FAR 6.103-1(d). Responses demonstrating competitive capability are due by April 8, 2026.
Scope of Work
DISA IE26 requires annual subscriptions for the continued use of legacy IPv4 and IPv6 Internet number resources. ARIN is identified as the sole source supplier for Autonomous System Numbers (ASNs), IP Assignment (IP), and IP Allocation (ISP) services. The government states ARIN is currently the only source capable of providing all necessary support.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Sole Source (Commercial Item Procedures)
- Incumbent: ARIN
- NAICS: 519290 (Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services)
- PSC: R699 (Other Administrative Support Services)
- Response Due: April 8, 2026, 3:00 PM Central Time (CT)
- Published: April 1, 2026
- Previous Contracts: HC102824P0038 (April 30, 2024 – April 29, 2025) and HC102825P0049 (April 30, 2025 – April 29, 2026), both Firm Fixed Price and sole source.
Evaluation
This notice is not a formal solicitation, and no solicitation document is available. Unsolicited quotations or offers will not lead to an award. Interested parties must submit clear, compelling, and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Information received will be considered solely for determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A decision by the Government not to compete this action is solely within its discretion.
Additional Notes
All inquiries and concerns must be addressed in writing via email to Jena Badgett (jena.r.badgett.civ@mail.mil) and Shannon Sanders (shannon.k.sanders3.civ@mail.mil). The subject line must reference "NOI for ARIN, Tracking 832674347."