AMEND 0001 to RFI - 10GB OTU-2 x 2 between Juffair, Bahrain and Arifjan, Kuwait
ID: RFI-52128Type: Sources Sought
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Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE INFORMATION SYSTEMS AGENCY (DISA)DISA/DITCO EUROPEAPO, AE, 09136, USA

NAICS

Wired Telecommunications Carriers (517111)

PSC

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

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https://sam.gov/opp/790d19dfa6684ce29dd524b7996ddd8f/view
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    The Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) is seeking information for a commercial lease of a 10GB OTU-2 x 2 service between Juffair, Bahrain, and Arifjan, Kuwait. This Request for Information (RFI) aims to conduct market research to inform strategies for fulfilling the Agency's telecommunications requirements outside the contiguous United States (OCONUS). The information gathered will assist in understanding market capabilities and does not imply a commitment to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) in the future. Interested parties should note that the response deadline has been amended to November 15, 2024, and may contact Anthony Melicharek or Susana Suber for further inquiries.

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    Anthony Melicharek
    anthony.r.melicharek.civ@mail.mil
    Susana Suber
    susana.m.suber.civ@mail.mil
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