Wireless Services in Italy BPA Call Order Pre-Solicitation Notice
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 Army, under the Department of Defense, has issued a Pre-Solicitation Notice for Wireless Services in Italy. This notice seeks qualified sources to provide comprehensive wireless services for 1,000 to 1,500 end-user units in Italy. The Government intends to award a contract for these services through existing European Theater Wireless BPA holders.
Scope of Work
The selected vendor will be responsible for providing comprehensive wireless services, including voice, data, and messaging, for a range of 1,000 to 1,500 service lines. Services are for end-user units located in Italy.
Vendor Requirements
Interested parties must meet the following minimum requirements:
- BPA Holder: Must be an established holder on the European Theater Wireless BPAs.
- Transition Capability: Ability to transition active phone numbers within 24 hours of a request, requiring a detailed transition plan.
- Physical SIM Cards: Services must utilize physical SIM cards.
- Comprehensive Transition Plan: A plan demonstrating the ability to transition all lines of service prior to the Period of Performance (PoP) start date of April 13, 2026.
- Section 889 Compliance: Full compliance with Section 889 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019, prohibiting certain telecommunications and video surveillance services or equipment.
Anticipated Solicitation & Award Timeline
- Notice Type: Pre-solicitation (not a request for proposals).
- Set-Aside: Not specified.
- Anticipated Award: No later than April 10, 2026, to the lowest price BPA bidder most advantageous to the Government.
- Period of Performance Start: April 13, 2026.
- Notice Response Date: April 1, 2026.
- Published: March 18, 2026.
Additional Notes
This notice is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment by the Government. No contract will be awarded from this announcement, and all information is subject to modification. The Government will not be liable for costs incurred in response to this notice. Further information will be provided in the official solicitation, and no questions will be taken at this time.