Notification of Intent to Issue Sole Source Award - Fiber Optic Lines
Overview
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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 Navy (NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Sigonella Italy-Naples) intends to issue a sole source award to Telecom Italia SRL (TIM) for the continuation of critical IT services for fiber optic lines between Capodichino, Lago Patria, and Gricignano, Italy. This is a notice of intent, not a request for competitive proposals. Interested parties must express their interest and capability by February 18, 2026, demonstrating clear evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for the provision of critical IT services to support existing fiber optic lines. The services ensure the operational continuity of these essential communication links within Italy, specifically connecting Capodichino, Lago Patria, and Gricignano.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Intent to Issue Sole Source Award
- Incumbent Contractor: Telecom Italia SRL (TIM)
- Period of Performance: April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027
- Statutory Authority: FAR 12.102(a)
- Product Service Code (PSC): DB02 (Computing Support Services)
- NAICS Code: 517111 (Wired Telecommunications Carriers)
- Response Due: February 18, 2026, 11:00 AM (UTC)
- Published: February 3, 2026
- Place of Performance: Naples, Italy
Evaluation
This is not a competitive solicitation. The Government intends to award a sole source contract to TIM, citing them as the only known source capable of providing the required services. Any responses received will be evaluated to determine if competition would be advantageous. The decision to proceed with the sole source contract remains at the Government's sole discretion. No reimbursement will be provided for costs associated with capability information.
Additional Notes
Primary Contact: Tricia Folts (patricia.r.folts.civ@us.navy.mil) Secondary Contact: Paola Gargiulo (paola.gargiulo.ln@us.navy.mil, ph# +39-081-568 4241)