Communication services from MAX Gigapop (MAX)

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office of Mission Acquisition Solutions, on behalf of the NIH Center for Information Technology, is issuing RFQ 75N98026Q00256 for a sole‑source procurement of Internet 2 (i2) communication services from the State of Maryland dba MAX Gigapop. The award will be a single fixed‑price contract; only technically acceptable quotations that fully comply with the RFQ, contain no exceptions, and demonstrate the offeror’s capability to meet the technical requirements will be considered. Quotations must include a cover letter with the RFQ number, TIN, UEI, CAGE code, business size/designation, and authorized point‑of‑contact information, as well as the offeror’s name, address, telephone, and “remit‑to” address (if different). Pricing must follow the table in Section 7.0, be firm for at least 60 days, and acknowledge any solicitation amendments. All submissions must be sent by email to the contracting officer and specialist no later than 11:00 a.m. EST on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, and the offeror must be registered in SAM.gov with a valid certification. Unique requirements include a post‑award Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI) program, mandatory reporting of actual or potential conflicts, and compliance with numerous FAR and HHSAR clauses (e.g., 52.203‑18, 52.212‑4, 352.239‑78). Quotes submitted by any method other than the specified email addresses will be rejected, and late or non‑conforming submissions will not be accepted. The solicitation incorporates multiple provisions and clauses by reference, all accessible via acquisition.gov.

Notice ID

d13b24675f1749fdb55c8227360389c8

Solicitation Number

75N98026Q00256

NAICS Code

517111

Classification Code

7G21