Deadlines Soon: DISA VPNS in Europe (Amend 0002) and late-January DoD supply/services actions to watch

Executive takeaway

Among these “deadlines soon” postings, the most bid-ready opportunity is DISA/DITCO Europe’s RFQ to start a commercially provided Virtual Private Network Service (VPNS) in Europe (Amend 0002). It’s a restricted-access solicitation with attachments available only after NAICS verification, and it will be evaluated using lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) with pricing broken into monthly recurring and non-recurring charges.

By contrast, the USCG NMACC III notice is a ceiling increase modification for existing IDIQ holders only (no new competition), and one Navy “ACCUMULATOR,HYDRAUL” record appears duplicated. The DLA wheel/tire long-term contract is real and detailed, but its close date is far out compared with the DISA RFQ.

What the buyer is trying to do

DISA/DITCO Europe: VPNS in Europe (Amend 0002)

The buyer is seeking to start a commercially provided VPNS in Europe via an RFQ under FAR Part 12 (commercial items). The notice signals that the requested service date and acceptance criteria are in the attached RFQ, and that terms/provisions are tied to DITCO Basic Agreements and the solicitation’s Section M.

DLA Land: Wheel and Tire Assembly

DLA is planning a firm-fixed price 5-year IDIQ long-term contract for a wheel and tire assembly with technical data available and a requirement to meet the Government Technical Data Package. The procurement may use a reverse auction after solicitation close.

USCG/DHS: NMACC III J&A notice

DHS intends to modify existing NMACC III IDIQs to increase the aggregate ceiling, explicitly stating that no new competition will be conducted and modifications will be issued only to current contract holders.

What work is implied (bullets)

• Provide commercial VPNS service in Europe per DISA RFQ requirements (service date and acceptance criteria are in attachments).
• Prepare RFQ pricing with clearly identified monthly recurring charges (MRC), non-recurring charges (NRC), and any tier pricing for additional service months.
• Navigate restricted-access controls: request and obtain solicitation attachments using validated UEI/CAGE and appropriate NAICS registration.
• Manufacture and deliver wheel and tire assemblies meeting the Government Technical Data Package (DLA pre-solicitation).
• Reverse auction readiness for DLA (registration and online training in the reverse auction system, if the contracting officer elects to run one).
• For existing NMACC III holders only: track ceiling-increase modification and downstream task order volume (no new entrant path in this notice).

Who should bid / who should pass (bullets)

• Bid if you are a telecom provider positioned to deliver a commercial VPNS solution in Europe and can price MRC/NRC cleanly under an LPTA approach.
• Bid if you can comply with restricted-access attachment handling and can provide UEI/CAGE for verification to access documents.
• Bid if you are a qualified manufacturer/supplier able to meet the DLA technical data package requirements for the specified wheel/tire assembly and can compete in a possible reverse auction.
• Pass if you cannot obtain access to DISA’s restricted attachments (or cannot validate registration under the appropriate NAICS).
• Pass on the NMACC III J&A notice unless you are already an NMACC III awardee; the notice states modifications will be issued directly to current contractors with no new competition.
• Pass or verify if you see duplicate records (e.g., the repeated “ACCUMULATOR,HYDRAUL”); confirm which notice/attachment set is authoritative before spending bid resources.

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

• Completed RFQ response for HC102126QA010 (verify submission instructions and format in attachments).
• Pricing schedule separating MRC, NRC, and any tier pricing for additional months (as required by the notice).
• Technical acceptability narrative mapped to acceptance criteria (verify in attachments).
• Representations & certifications as required under FAR 52.212-3 Alternate I (verify in attachments and DITCO Basic Agreements).
• Acknowledgement of Amend 0002 (and prior amendments as applicable) (verify in attachments).
• Proof of eligibility for restricted access (UEI/CAGE provided for verification; requests without identifiers are rejected per notice).
• Any requirements referenced in Section M and DITCO Basic Agreements (verify in attachments).

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

DISA is using LPTA, so the win often comes down to meeting every minimum requirement with the simplest compliant approach and presenting prices in the exact structure requested.

• Structure your price the way DISA will evaluate it: clearly label MRC vs. NRC and explain what triggers each NRC item (verify definitions in attachments).
• Benchmark commercially by comparing like-for-like managed VPN/VPN service offerings that separate recurring and one-time charges; then adjust to match the RFQ’s required service date and acceptance criteria (in attachments).
• Reduce evaluation friction: make it easy to determine technical acceptability—use a requirement-by-requirement compliance matrix (verify if required in attachments).
• For DLA reverse auction risk: research Procurex (the system linked in the pre-solicitation) so your team understands bid decrement tactics and training prerequisites before the government decides whether to hold an auction.

Subcontracting / teaming ideas (bullets)

• Pair a prime telecom provider with an implementation partner that can handle on-the-ground coordination for installation/turn-up activities, if any are required (verify service start tasks in attachments).
• Use a subcontractor for documentation and compliance packaging so the RFQ response stays tight and matches FAR 52.212-1 expectations (verify in attachments).
• For the DLA wheel/tire effort, consider teaming with a firm that specializes in packaging/inspection/QA processes aligned to military supply expectations (specifics to be verified in the solicitation/TDP when released).

Risks & watch-outs (bullets)

• Restricted-access gating (DISA): attachments are only available to entities registered under the appropriate NAICS; access requests must include UEI or CAGE or they will be rejected.
• Evaluation is LPTA (DISA): over-engineering can price you out; under-documenting can make you technically unacceptable.
• Attachment-driven requirements: service date, acceptance criteria, and Section M details are not in the synopsis—assumptions are risky (verify in attachments).
• NMACC III is not an on-ramp: the notice states no new competition and no changes to scope/terms—only ceiling increase for existing holders.
• Duplicate/overlapping listings: the “ACCUMULATOR,HYDRAUL” appears twice; confirm which listing has the full clause set and response instructions before acting.
• DLA reverse auction readiness: if used, you must be registered and trained in the reverse auction system to participate.

Related opportunities

• Amend 0002: Start a commercially provided Virtual Private Network Service (VPNS) in Europe.
• Wheel and Tire Assembly
• NMACC III Justification and Approval (J&A) – Contract Action Notice for Other Than Full and Open Competition
• ACCUMULATOR,HYDRAUL (listing 1)
• ACCUMULATOR,HYDRAUL (listing 2)

How to act on this

1. For the DISA VPNS RFQ, request attachment access immediately using your UEI/CAGE and confirm you’re registered under the appropriate NAICS noted in the posting.
2. Once you have the RFQ, build a compliance matrix to the acceptance criteria and draft pricing that cleanly separates MRC and NRC.
3. If pursuing DLA’s wheel/tire IDIQ, monitor for the solicitation release and decide early whether you’ll compete in a potential reverse auction (including required registration/training).
4. Document quick no-bid decisions for notices that are not open to new competition (e.g., NMACC III ceiling increase) to conserve capture time.

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