Award Watch: Fast-turn DISA 10 Gbps internet RFQ, DLA automated IDCs for vehicle parts, and VA HCHV CERS beds (Feb 10, 2026)

Executive takeaway

The quickest action item is DISA’s amended RFQ for a minimum 10 Gbps internet service in Washington, D.C.—it’s controlled access (DITCO Basic Agreement gate) and due 2026-02-11 16:00 UTC. On the supply side, DLA Land & Maritime has two automated IDC-style RFQs for specific NSNs with approved sources listed, due 2026-02-25. For healthcare/social services, VA NCO 21 is clarifying that the HCHV CERS licensed treatment facility in Contra Costa or Solano County is 3–6 beds and explicitly states the contractor is not expected to provide transportation directly.

What the buyer is trying to do

DISA (Telecommunications) – 10 Gbps internet in Washington, D.C. (amended)

DISA is seeking a commercial internet service with minimum 10 gig upload and download speeds. The acquisition is a combined synopsis/solicitation under FAR Subpart 12.6 and is being run as an RFQ. Access to the package is restricted to entities with a DITCO Basic Agreement, and the solicitation is also available via IDEAS.

DLA Land & Maritime – automated IDC-style supply buys (vehicle parts)

DLA is buying specific NSN items via RFQ and notes the buy may result in an Automated IDC (Indefinite Delivery Contract) with a one-year term or until aggregate orders reach 350000.00. These parts ship to various CONUS and OCONUS DLA depots via consolidation/containerization points, and the notices state specifications, plans, or drawings are not available.

VA NCO 21 – HCHV CERS licensed treatment facility (Contra Costa or Solano County, CA)

The VA is procuring contracted emergency residential services within the HCHV program via a licensed treatment facility located in Contra Costa or Solano County. The Q&A clarifies bed quantity expectations (between 3 and 6 beds, starting with 3) and transportation expectations (assist with arranging/local navigation; do not transport Veterans directly).

What work is implied (bullets)

HC101326QA078 (DISA) – internet service

• Provide, install, and maintain an internet service meeting minimum 10 Gbps up/down in Washington, D.C.
• Structure pricing as monthly recurring charges and/or non-recurring charges, as applicable.
• Prepare CLINs with item descriptions, quantities, and units of measure as indicated in the IQO Deskbook (verify in attachments).
• Use controlled-access process: request/download package via DITCO Basic Agreement validation or via IDEAS (verify exact steps in the posting/attachments).

SPE7LX26U3772 (DLA) – INSERT, HUB CAP, VEHI (NSN 2530016136955)

• Quote for Line 0001: Qty 35 EA.
• Delivery indicated as 0140 days ADO.
• Support potential automated IDC: one-year term or until 350000.00 aggregate orders; estimated 3 orders/year; guaranteed minimum 5.
• Ship to multiple DLA depots, including CONUS and OCONUS locations.
• Meet approved source requirement as stated: approved source is 75Q65 4027114.
• Submit quote electronically; hard copies not available.

SPE7LX26U3738 (DLA) – INSULATION, VEHICULA (NSN 2540014970379)

• Quote for Line 0001: Qty 42 EA.
• Delivery indicated as 0049 days ADO.
• Support potential automated IDC: one-year term or until 350000.00 aggregate orders; estimated 6 orders/year; guaranteed minimum 6.
• Ship to multiple DLA depots, including CONUS and OCONUS locations.
• Meet approved source requirement as stated: approved source is 75Q65 3294631.
• Submit quote electronically; hard copies not available.

36C26126Q0222 (VA) – HCHV CERS licensed treatment facility

• Provide residential substance use/misuse treatment in an eligible geography: Contra Costa or Solano County, CA (see PWS addendum zip codes; verify in attachments).
• Plan for 3–6 beds for men and women, starting with 3 beds.
• Transportation: assist Veterans in arranging local transportation and learning to use public transit; if public transit is not suitable, assist identifying alternatives; do not provide transportation directly.
• Account for occupancy expectations as a performance measure (referenced as a QASP measure in the Q&A; verify details in attachments).

Who should bid / who should pass (bullets)

• Bid (DISA telecom) if you already have a DITCO Basic Agreement and can turn an RFQ response quickly with recurring/non-recurring charge structure.
• Pass (DISA telecom) if you cannot obtain controlled-access package in time, or cannot meet the minimum 10 Gbps up/down requirement.
• Bid (DLA parts) if you are the approved source listed (or can legitimately quote as an approved/authorized source consistent with the solicitation terms, which must be verified in the RFQ).
• Pass (DLA parts) if you cannot satisfy the approved-source restriction; these notices also state specs/drawings are not available, so reverse-engineering without approval is unlikely to be acceptable.
• Bid (VA HCHV CERS) if you operate a licensed treatment facility in Contra Costa or Solano County and can scale between 3 and 6 beds while supporting local-transportation navigation requirements.
• Pass (VA HCHV CERS) if your facility is outside the specified counties or if your operating model requires transporting clients directly (the Q&A says the contractor is not expected to provide transportation directly).

Response package checklist (bullets; if unknown say “verify in attachments”)

DISA HC101326QA078

• Proof/validation of DITCO Basic Agreement status for controlled access (process details: verify in attachments).
• RFQ response with pricing broken out into monthly recurring charges and non-recurring charges.
• CLIN structure aligned to the IQO Deskbook (verify CLIN table and required format in attachments).
• Any required FAR/DFARS provisions and clauses identified in the DITCO Basic Agreement and attached RFQ (verify in attachments).

DLA SPE7LX26U3772 and SPE7LX26U3738

• Completed electronic quote submission (exact portal/instructions: verify in the RFQ at the notice link).
• Quote for the listed line item quantity and unit of issue (EA).
• Delivery commitment matching the stated ADO timelines (140 days / 49 days).
• Documentation supporting approved source compliance (verify what the RFQ requires).

VA 36C26126Q0222

• Facility licensing and capability narrative supporting residential substance use/misuse treatment (verify exact documentation requirements in attachments).
• Bed plan covering 3–6 beds (starting with 3) for men and women.
• Approach for assisting Veterans with arranging local transportation and using public transit, consistent with the Q&A.
• Staffing/operations approach aligned to any QASP/occupancy measures (verify in attachments).

Pricing & strategy notes (how to research pricing; do not invent pricing numbers)

DISA internet service

• Build pricing in two buckets exactly as instructed: monthly recurring vs non-recurring. Avoid blended rates unless the RFQ explicitly allows it (verify in attachments).
• Use the solicitation’s CLIN structure and units of measure from the IQO Deskbook to prevent “non-comparable” pricing.
• Research competitiveness by comparing your standard commercial rate cards for similar bandwidth tiers and installation scenarios, then map those to recurring/non-recurring line items.

DLA automated IDC supply buys

• Model cash flow and capacity around the notice’s stated ordering profile: estimated orders/year and guaranteed minimum quantities.
• Because ship-to locations include CONUS/OCONUS via DLA depots, validate packaging/shipping assumptions from the RFQ and ensure they’re reflected in your unit pricing where appropriate (verify in RFQ).
• Approved source language is central—price strategy won’t matter if sourcing eligibility is not met.

VA HCHV CERS

• Price/scoping should reflect the small starting footprint (3 beds) with an ability to flex up to 6 beds. Confirm the unit basis for the “nightly rate” referenced in the Q&A (verify in attachments).
• Do not include costs for transporting Veterans directly; the Q&A indicates the contractor is not expected to provide transportation directly.

Subcontracting / teaming ideas (bullets)

• DISA telecom: If you have the DITCO Basic Agreement but need last-mile implementation support, consider teaming with a local installation/field-services firm (confirm the RFQ allows subcontracting and any clearance/access requirements in attachments).
• DLA parts: Approved-source constraints likely limit teaming; if you are the approved source, consider distribution/logistics partners familiar with shipping to DLA depots serving both CONUS and OCONUS lanes (verify shipping terms in RFQ).
• VA HCHV CERS: Partner with local service organizations for non-transportation support such as public-transit orientation resources (consistent with the requirement to help Veterans utilize public transportation).

Risks & watch-outs (bullets)

• DISA deadline risk: The amended DISA RFQ is due 2026-02-11 16:00 UTC. Controlled access plus a short fuse can prevent compliant submission if you wait to request access.
• DISA access gate: Attachments are only available to entities with a DITCO Basic Agreement. Requests without required identifiers are rejected (details: verify in posting/attachments).
• DLA approved-source risk: Both DLA vehicle-part notices explicitly list an approved source. If you can’t substantiate eligibility under the RFQ, your quote may be nonresponsive.
• DLA no drawings/specs: The notices state specifications, plans, or drawings are not available, limiting your ability to propose alternates.
• VA transportation misread: The VA Q&A is clear: assist Veterans with arranging transportation and learning public transit; do not transport Veterans directly. Don’t propose a model dependent on direct transport service.
• Unknowns in attachments: Several critical items (service date, place of performance details, CLIN tables, submission format) are referenced as being in attachments—treat these as must-review before final pricing.

Related opportunities

• AMENDED – Provide, install, and maintain 10 GIG internet service in Washington, D.C. (HC101326QA078)
• DLA – INSERT, HUB CAP, VEHI (SPE7LX26U3772)
• DLA – INSULATION, VEHICULA (SPE7LX26U3738)
• VA – HCHV CERS Licensed Treatment Facility (36C26126Q0222)
• Air Force – Catholic Mass Music Service (FA480026R0004)
• USUHS – Notice of Intent to Sole Source 7 Tesla MRI Maintenance
• DLA Aviation – Unrestricted; Shaft, Shouldered (SPE4A524R0269)
• DLA – 53—GASKET (SPE7LX26U3342)

How to act on this

1. DISA: If you have a DITCO Basic Agreement, pull the package immediately (or via IDEAS) and draft pricing in recurring/non-recurring format; confirm CLIN structure and submission instructions in the attachments.
2. DLA parts: Confirm approved-source eligibility, then build quotes around the stated quantities, ADO delivery timelines, and automated IDC ordering profile.
3. VA HCHV CERS: Validate facility location eligibility and licensing, then align your operating model to the 3–6 bed plan and the transportation-assistance (not transport-provision) requirement.

If you want a compliance-focused redline of your draft response package (or a quick-go/no-go screen against the attachments), contact Federal Bid Partners LLC for proposal support.