Opportunity
SAM #HC102126RFI109
Market Research for Commercial Ethernet Fiber Circuit Leasing in Africa
Buyer
DISA DITCO Europe
Posted
August 10, 2026
Respond By
September 09, 2026
Identifier
HC102126RFI109
NAICS
517111, 517311
The Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), through its DISA/DITCO Europe office, is conducting market research for commercial ethernet fiber circuit leasing services in Africa. - Government Buyer: - Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) - DISA/DITCO Europe office - Services Requested: - Lease of commercial ethernet fiber circuits with LC connections - Bandwidths required: 200MB, 500MB, and 1GB - Services are to be provided within Africa (OCONUS) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the request - Products/Part Numbers/Quantities: - No product part numbers or specific quantities provided; focus is on service bandwidths - Notable Requirements: - Circuits must use LC (Lucent Connector) fiber connections - The opportunity is for market research (RFI), not a solicitation for immediate procurement - No unique technical requirements beyond bandwidth and connection type - This RFI is intended to identify potential sources and capabilities for providing these services in Africa.
Description
DITCO-Europe is seeking information for a 200MB, 500MB, and 1GB commercial, ethernet fiber lease with a LC connection within Africa. This publication is a Request for Information (RFI) from the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) regarding services Outside Contiguous United States (OCONUS).
The purpose of this RFI is to conduct market research. Information obtained through this RFI will be used to determine appropriate strategies to meet the Agency's requirements.
This RFI is being issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute an RFP or a committment for an RFP in the future. This RFI does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service. Responders are advised that the United States Government will not pay for any information or administrative cost incurred in response to this announcement.