Internet2 Mid-Atlantic Port Connection
ID: 01240008Type: Special Notice
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TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION693JJ3 ACQUISITION AND GRANTS MGTWASHINGTON, DC, 20590, USA

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Telecommunications Resellers (517121)

PSC

IT and Telecom - Network: Satellite Communications and Telecom Access Services (DG11)

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https://sam.gov/opp/cfc9b0750d20488a99fc8c93140fcbfe/view
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    The Department of Transportation, specifically the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), intends to award a sole source purchase order to the University of Maryland, College Park, for the establishment of an Internet2 “Layer 3” Gigabit Point of Presence in the Mid-Atlantic region. This procurement is essential for the Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center (TFHRC) to maintain a critical connection to the Internet2 Network, which supports mission-critical highway safety research initiatives. The notice indicates that no competitive proposals will be solicited; however, interested parties may submit their capabilities for consideration. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact Sara Shlesinger at sara.shlesinger@dot.gov or by phone at 720-963-2982.

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