Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Global Content Delivery Service (GCDS) III to Akamai Technologies, Inc.

Project Information

Bid Title
Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Global Content Delivery Service (GCDS) III to Akamai Technologies, Inc.
Issuing Agency
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Location
Maryland
Published Date
Apr 29, 2026
Closing Date
May 13, 2026
Government Level
Federal
Status
Closed
Ref. #
842673947
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Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Global Content Delivery Service (GCDS) III to Akamai Technologies, Inc.
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Notice ID
842673947
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Department/Ind. Agency
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Sub-tier
DEFENSE INFORMATION SYSTEMS AGENCY (DISA)
Office
IT CONTRACTING DIVISION - PL84
General Information
  • Contract Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Original)
  • Original Published Date: Apr 29, 2026 04:59 pm EDT
  • Original Response Date: May 13, 2026 05:00 pm EDT
  • Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
  • Original Inactive Date: May 28, 2026
  • Initiative:
    • None
Classification
  • Original Set Aside: No Set aside used
  • Product Service Code: DA01 - IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION/APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT SERVICES (LABOR)
  • NAICS Code:
    • 541519 - Other Computer Related Services
  • Place of Performance:
    Fort George G Meade , MD 20755
    USA
Description

The Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) intends to award a sole source contract to Akamai Technologies, Inc., for the Global Content Delivery Service (GCDS) III requirement. GCDS is a critical enterprise-level content delivery network (CDN) that provides secure, reliable, and globally distributed services to accelerate, secure, and monitor web content, applications, and data across DoD networks. Akamai is uniquely positioned to fulfill this requirement due to its proprietary infrastructure, deep integration with DISA systems, and proven ability to meet mission-critical needs without operational disruption or increased costs. Businesses capable of fulfilling this requirement are invited to submit detailed capability statements within 15 calendar days of this notice. A solicitation will not be issued due to the sole source nature of the requirement.


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Contracting Office Address
  • BUILDING 3600 2300 EAST DRIVE
  • SCOTT AFB , IL 62225-5406
  • USA
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Secondary Point of Contact
History
  • Apr 29, 2026 04:59 pm EDTSpecial Notice (Original)
Commodity Codes
  • FSC DAutomatic Data Processing and Telecommunication Services
  • NAICS 541519Other Computer Related Services
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