Opportunity

SAM #70T01026Q7667N001

Sole Source Fiber Optic Lease for TSA at Washington, DC Airports

Buyer

Transportation Security Administration

Posted

April 09, 2026

Respond By

April 13, 2026

Identifier

70T01026Q7667N001

NAICS

238210, 517311

This notice announces TSA's intent to award a sole source contract for fiber optic connectivity at major Washington, DC area airports. - TSA (Department of Homeland Security) seeks to lease single-mode fiber (SMF) and associated cross connections - Supports TSA communications at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and Dulles International Airport - Metropolitan Washington Airport Authority (MWAA) is the only vendor/OEM identified - No specific part numbers or quantities are provided - The contract will have a five-year period of performance (one-year base, four one-year options) - This is a notice of intent to sole source; not open for competition, but interested parties may submit capability statements - Place of performance includes MWAA, Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, and Dulles International Airport - No product line items or detailed technical specs are listed

Description

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) intends to contract using other than full and open competition for a fiber optic lease that ensures TSA maintains fiber optic connectivity at the Metropolitan Washington Airport Authority (MWAA). Accordingly, the TSA intends to award purchase order to Metropolitan Washington Airport Authority (MWAA). This puchase order will address the requirements of the TSA Information Technology(IT)/ End User Services Division (EUSD). TSA intends to award this requirement under the authority of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.106-1(b)(2) for a period of five (5) years (one-year base period and four one-year option periods).

TSA requires the lease of single-mode fiber (SMF) and associated fiber cross connections to support TSA communications connectivity requirements at Ronald Regan Washington National Airport and Dulles International Airport. This synopsis is not a request for competitive quotes. It is a notice that outlines the Government's intent to contract on a sole source basis with MWAA.

Sources may identify their interest and capability by responding to this notice. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. In doing so, interested sources must submit detailed technical capabilities and any other information that demonstrates their ability to meet the needs of the Government. Detailed capabilities must be submitted by email to Siobhan Lawson at Siobhan.Lawson@tsa.dhs.gov in an electronic format, no later than April 13, 2026 at 12:00PM Local Time (Arlington, VA). All information shall be furnished at no cost or obligation to the Government. Responses shall be limited to no more than two (2) pages. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract action based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. This synopsis is not to be considered a request for quotations or proposals but is displaying the Government's intent to pursue a sole source strategy for this acquisition.

Interested vendors who may wish to seek subcontracting opportunities should contact the above named airport directly.

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