# Notice of Intent to Sole Source Dark Fiber Infrastructure

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/f4e6c946258940b8b7af40c5ac4dd0cc

- Notice type: Special notice
- Status: Closed. Deadline was March 1, 2026 at 11:00 AM EST
- Department: Department of Agriculture
- Agency: Usda, Departmental Administration
- Contracting office: Usda, Ocp-Pod-Acq-Mgmt-Branch-Ftc (123144)
- NAICS: 517810 All Other Telecommunications
- Place of performance: Ames, Iowa
- County: Story County (FIPS 19169). https://abierto.us/counties/story-county-ia-19169
- City: Ames. https://abierto.us/cities/ames-ia-1901855
- First posted: February 25, 2026
- Last posted: February 25, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/f4e6c946258940b8b7af40c5ac4dd0cc/view

## 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.

## Publications

- February 25, 2026: Special notice, due March 1, 2026 at 11:00 AM EST. Notice f4e6c946258940b8b7af40c5ac4dd0cc. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/f4e6c946258940b8b7af40c5ac4dd0cc/view

## Points of contact

- Bryana Jordan, bryana.jordan@usda.gov

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