Notice of Intent to Sole Source Dark Fiber Infrastructure

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) intends to award a firm fixed price contract on a sole source basis to Iowa Communications Network for dark fiber infrastructure. The 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), as only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. • The primary North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this opportunity is 517810. • The USDA is not soliciting quotations, and this notice is not a request for proposals or applications. • The opportunity is for a firm fixed price contract, but the document does not provide further details on the scope of work or project requirements.