Intent to Sole Source - LTS Telecommunications System Upgrade

Special NoticeSmall Business Set Aside - TotalActive

Key Takeaways

  • Set-aside for Small Business businesses
  • Industry: Wired Telecommunications Carriers

Contract Details

Notice ID
FA446026Q0046
Opportunity Type
Special Notice
Sub-Agency
DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE
Office
DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE
Posted Date
Friday, August 21, 2026
Response Deadline
Saturday, September 5, 2026
PSC Code
DG11
Set-Aside
Small Business Set Aside - Total
Place of Performance
Not specified
Status
Active

Description

The 19th Communications Squadron (19 CS) at Little Rock Air Force Base (LRAFB) intends to award a sole-source contract to Blue Plains for an LTS Telephone Communications System upgrade and associated Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) services. If you believe your company can fulfill this requirement, you MUST demonstrate the legal authority and technical capability to provision these services utilizing the proprietary telecommunications infrastructure owned and controlled by BrightSpeed Communications at LRAFB, as Blue Plains is currently the exclusive authorized partner on this infrastructure. This purchase will be made under Simplified Acquisition Procedures as authorized by FAR 13.106-1(b). Please note that this is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all interested parties

Why This Opportunity Matters

The Department of DEFENSE is seeking responses for wired telecommunications carriers with a set-aside for Small Business businesses. This set-aside designation means eligible businesses face reduced competition from larger firms.