Notice of Intent to Sole Source Dark Fiber Infrastructure

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

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Notice of Intent to Sole Source Dark Fiber Infrastructure
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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.


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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
Secondary Point of Contact


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