Sole Source Justification for Verizon Wireless Mobile Services and Devices
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 U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) has published a Limited-Sources Justification (LSJ) for a sole source Federal Supply Schedule order to Verizon Wireless Mobile Services and Devices. This justification explains the agency's decision to procure essential wireless carrier services and mobile devices from Verizon due to unique capabilities required for DFC's domestic and international operations.
Purpose of Justification
This notice serves as a justification, in accordance with FAR 8.405-6, for DFC's decision to award a sole source contract to Verizon. Market research indicated that Verizon is the only Federal Supply Schedule contractor capable of meeting all minimum requirements without introducing unacceptable performance or coverage risks, particularly concerning international operations and compliant mobile message archiving for federal records retention.
Scope of Services
The contract covers comprehensive mobile services and devices, including:
- Domestic and international wireless carrier services
- Mobile device acquisition and lifecycle management
- Rate plan optimization and inventory management
- Reporting, customer support, and security compliance
- FedRAMP-authorized mobile message archiving for federal records retention
- Device disposition services
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Federal Supply Schedule Order (Sole Source)
- Agency: U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC)
- Place of Performance: Washington, DC, United States
- Period of Performance: A 12-month base period and four 12-month option periods.
- Published Date: February 19, 2026
Justification Rationale
DFC's market research determined that other reviewed contractors relied on underlying carriers with insufficient international coverage or indirect service arrangements, posing an unacceptable risk to DFC's operational needs. Verizon was identified as the sole provider demonstrably meeting critical requirements, including FedRAMP-authorized mobile message archiving, which is vital for federal records retention.
Future Outlook
DFC intends to continue conducting market research for future acquisitions and may openly compete these requirements if suitable alternatives become available.