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Department of Agriculture

Notice of Intent to Sole Source Dark Fiber Infrastructure

Solicitation: Not available
Notice ID: f4e6c946258940b8b7af40c5ac4dd0cc
TypeSpecial NoticeNAICS 517810DepartmentDepartment of AgricultureAgencyUsdaStateIAPostedFeb 25, 2026, 12:00 AM UTCDueMar 01, 2026, 04:00 PM UTCCloses in 4 days

Special Notice from USDA, DEPARTMENTAL ADMINISTRATION • AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF. Place of performance: IA. Response deadline: Mar 01, 2026. Industry: NAICS 517810.

Market snapshot

Awarded-market signal for NAICS 517810 (last 12 months), benchmarked to sector 51.

12-month awarded value
$385,000
Sector total $170,532,949 • Share 0.2%
Live
Median
$385,000
P10–P90
$385,000$385,000
Volatility
Stable0%
Market composition
NAICS share of sector
A simple concentration signal, not a forecast.
0.2%
share
Momentum (last 3 vs prior 3 buckets)
+100%($385,000)
Deal sizing
$385,000 median
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Signals shown are descriptive of observed awards; not a forecast.

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Description

In Accordance with FAR 5.101 The USDA intends to award a firm fixed price contract on a sole source basis to Iowa Communications Network

The anticipated 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) Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

The primary North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 517810.

THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT, NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS. No solicitation is available. 

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FAQ

How do I use the Market Snapshot?

It summarizes awarded-contract behavior for the opportunity’s NAICS and sector, including a recent pricing band (P10–P90), momentum, and composition. Use it as context, not a guarantee.

Is the data live?

The signal updates as new awarded notices enter the system. Always validate the official award and solicitation details on SAM.gov.

What do P10 and P90 mean?

P10 is the 10th percentile award size and P90 is the 90th percentile. Together they describe the typical spread of award values.