Circuit- Backup Direct Connect B33

f this acquisition is to procure Circuit- Backup Direct Connect B33. This will delivers a fully diverse, end-to-end fiber path between the NIAID Bethesda location and the AWS US-East-1 Northern Virginia region, specifically configured as a backup to the existing 2 x 10 Gbps primary data center connections. Sole Source Justification In accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b), Soliciting from a Single Source, Zayo Group LLC is the only organization who can provide the services needed. This is not a solicitation, nor is a solicitation available. However, all interested organizations may submit their capability statements and qualifications which will be considered by NIH. Responses must be in writing and must be submitted electronically to Damian Hurge, Contract Specialist at Damian.Hurge@HHS.gov by 12:00 PM EST on, June 27, 2026. Proposals must include pricing information. No late responses will be accepted. Disclaimer and Important Notes: This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or otherwise pay for the information provided in response. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. Any organization responding to this notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed to allow the Government to determine the organization's qualifications to perform the work. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted. Confidentiality: No proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in your response. The Government reserves the right to use any non-proprietary technical information.