Notice of Intent to Sole Source Dark Fiber Infrastructure

Location:	Iowa
Posted:	Feb 25, 2026
Due:	Mar 1, 2026
Agency:	AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF
Type of Government:	Federal
Category:	60 - Fiber Optics Materials and Components, Assemblies and Access. D - Automatic Data Processing and Telecommunication Services
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Active

Contract Opportunity

Notice ID

Related Notice

Department/Ind. Agency

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF

Sub-tier

USDA, DEPARTMENTAL ADMINISTRATION

Office

USDA, OCP-POD-ACQ-MGMT-BRANCH-FTC

General Information

Contract Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Original)
Original Published Date: Feb 25, 2026 02:54 pm EST
Original Response Date: Mar 01, 2026 11:00 am EST
Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
Original Inactive Date: Mar 16, 2026
Initiative:
- None

Classification

Original Set Aside:
Product Service Code:
NAICS Code:
- 517810 - All Other Telecommunications
Place of Performance:
Ames , IA 50010

USA

Description

In Accordance with FAR 5.101 The USDA intends to award a firm fixed price contract on a sole source basis to Iowa Communications Network

The anticipated award will be made under the statutory authority permitting Other than Full and Open Competition, Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.103-1 (b)(c)(i) Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

The primary North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 517810.

THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT, NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS. No solicitation is available.

Attachments/Links

Contact Information

Contracting Office Address

PROC OPERATIONS DIV-AMD (3144) 301 S. HOWES STREET, STE. 321
FORT COLLINS , CO 80521
USA

Primary Point of Contact

Bryana Jordan
bryana.jordan@usda.gov

Secondary Point of Contact

History

Feb 25, 2026 02:54 pm ESTSpecial Notice (Original)

Notice of Intent to Sole Source Dark Fiber Infrastructure

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