FIBER OPTIC LEASE AT ALBUQUERQUE INTERNATIONAL SUNPORT

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) intends to contract using other than full and open competition for a fiber optic lease that ensures TSA maintains fiber optic connectivity at the Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ). Accordingly, the TSA intends to award purchase order to The City of Albuquerque. This puchase order will address the requirements of the TSA Information Technology(IT)/ End User Services Division (EUSD). TSA intends to award this requirement under the authority of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.106-1(b)(2) for a period of five (5) years (one-year base period and four one-year option periods).

TSA requires a lease for six (6) strands of fiber optic multi-mode strands to ensure continuous TSA network connectivity for TSA personnel in TSA occupied space at ABQ. This synopsis is not a request for competitive quotes. It is a notice that outlines the Government's intent to contract on a sole source basis with SAA.

Sources may identify their interest and capability by responding to this notice. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. In doing so, interested sources must submit detailed technical capabilities and any other information that demonstrates their ability to meet the needs of the Government. Detailed capabilities must be submitted by email to Siobhan Lawson at Siobhan.Lawson@tsa.dhs.gov in an electronic format, no later than July 10, 2026 at 9:00AM Local Time (Arlington, VA). All information shall be furnished at no cost or obligation to the Government. Responses shall be limited to no more than two (2) pages. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract action based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. This synopsis is not to be considered a request for quotations or proposals but is displaying the Government's intent to pursue a sole source strategy for this acquisition.

Interested vendors who may wish to seek subcontracting opportunities should contact the above named airport directly.