Closed Solicitation · DEPT OF DEFENSE

    NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO ISSUE SOLE SOURCE AWARD - FIBER OPTIC LINES

    Sol. 2026000160Special NoticeFPO, AE
    Closed
    STATUS
    Closed
    closed Feb 18, 2026
    POSTED
    Feb 3, 2026
    Publication date
    NAICS CODE
    517111
    Primary industry classification
    PSC CODE
    DB02
    Product & service classification

    AI Summary

    The Naval Supply Systems Command intends to award a sole source contract to Telecom Italia SRL for critical IT services supporting fiber optic lines in Italy. The contract period is from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027. Interested parties may express their interest, but competition is not guaranteed.

    Contract details

    Solicitation No.
    2026000160
    Notice Type
    Special Notice
    Posted Date
    February 3, 2026
    Response Deadline
    February 18, 2026
    NAICS Code
    517111AI guide
    PSC / Class Code
    DB02
    Primary Contact
    Tricia Folts
    City
    FPO
    ZIP Code
    09622-0050
    AI Product/Service
    service

    Description

    Notification of Intent to Issue a Sole Source Award

    This is a notice of intent to award a sole source contract and is not a request for competitive proposals. Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center Sigonella Italy-Naples (FLCSI-N) intends to award a sole source contract to the incumbent contractor, Telecom Italia SRL (TIM), for the continuation of critical IT services to support fiber optic lines between Capodichino, Lago Patria, and Gricignano, Italy.  The period of performance will be 1 April 2026 – 31 March 2027. 

    The statutory authority permitting this restriction of competition is FAR 12.102(a). The incumbent contractor, TIM, is located at Via Gaetano Negri 1, Milano Italy, 20123 and is the only known source capable of providing the required services. 

    PSC:  DB02 | NAICS: 517111  

    This notice is not a request for competitive proposals; however, interested parties may express their interest and capability to respond to the requirement no later than the closing date of this notification. Any response to this notification must show clear evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. No reimbursement for any cost associated with providing capability information will be provided.

    The decision to proceed with the sole source contract is at the sole discretion of the Government.

    Key dates

    1. February 3, 2026Posted Date
    2. February 18, 2026Proposals / Responses Due

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