Contract · Federal · No Set aside used

NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE

Agency: COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF / OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
Location: Anchorage, AK
Amount: Amount not listed
Posted: Jul 22, 2026
Set-aside: No Set aside used
NAICS code: 517111 - Wired Telecommunications Carriers look up NAICS codes
PSC code: DG10 - IT and Telecommunications (general category)

Timeline

Posted

Jul 22, 2026
Status

Closing soon

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What this contract is for

Agency: COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF / OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
Location: Anchorage, AK
Set-aside: No Set aside used
NAICS: 517111 - Wired Telecommunications Carriers
Scope: Federal

The Department of Commerce (DOC), Economic Development Administration (EDA), intends to negotiate and award a sole source Firm-Fixed-Price commercial purchase order for a performance period of twelve (12) months from date of award and acceptance with four (4) one (1) year option periods to GCI Communications Corp for commercial telephone and dedicated internet services supporting EDA’s Seattle Regional Office, Anchorage Field Office.

This notice is published in accordance with RFO 12.102(a) and RFO Part 5 to determine whether responsible commercial sources exist capable of satisfying the Government’s minimum requirements.

This notice is not a solicitation or Request for Quotation (RFQ).

No solicitation document is available.

PLEASE SEE ATTACHED DOCUMENT FOR FULL DESCRIPTION.

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