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356th ECEG/PK – 356th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Group (ECEG) Tinian WiFi FY25 356th ECEG Tinian WiFi – Tinian WiFi

General Information

Classification Code: DG10 – IT and Telecom – Network as a Service

NAICS Code: 517122 – Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite)

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) / SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT to conduct market research relative to the 356th ECEG Tinian WiFi requirement. This RFI announcement is NOT a Request for Proposal (RFP) and the Government is not committed to award a contract pursuant to this announcement. The information from this RFI is for planning purposes only and will assist the Government in planning its acquisition strategy and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government, implied or otherwise, to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract.

General Intent

The Air Force is looking to award a single contract to facilitate this requirement. This market research is being conducted to assist in determining the best acquisition strategy for the subject service. Any information regarding contract type, commercial practices, and specifications are requested and being considered for the development of the solicitation.

This announcement is targeted for all qualified businesses that can perform the services as stated in the Statement of Work (SOW); responses from all interested parties are appreciated and accepted.

Description

We are seeking a reliable, high-performance business internet service to support our operational needs. The required service specifications are as follows:

• Internet Speed Requirements: A minimum bandwidth of 50Mbps download and 10Mbps upload to accommodate at least 20 users, with scalability to support additional users as required.

• Tier-One Service: As an Incumbent Local Exchange Carrier (ILEC), the provider must ensure robust and uninterrupted service performance.

• Service Level Agreement (SLA): A commitment to maintaining a 99.9% uptime to ensure minimal disruptions to business operations.

• Customer Support & Network Monitoring: The provider must offer comprehensive 24/7 help-desk support, continuous network monitoring, and access to an online ticket portal for issue resolution.

• Delivery Schedule: The service must be fully implemented within an agreed-upon timeline, ensuring seamless integration and minimal downtime during deployment. The provider should present a detailed rollout plan, including installation, configuration, and testing, to confirm compliance with performance expectations.

Background

The 356th ECEG Tinian Wi-Fi Services will be on The Island of Tinian, situated within the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), has long served a critical strategic role.

From its pivotal contributions during World War II to its ongoing importance in modern military operations, Tinian continues to evolve in support of defense infrastructure and operational readiness.

As part of this enduring commitment, ensuring the availability of reliable services remains an essential priority.

Located on Tinian, the designated operational areas accommodate a wide range of mission-critical and logistical activities. Establishing and maintaining robust connectivity is vital—not only for fulfilling mission objectives but also for sustaining the efficiency and operational readiness of key military and support facilities.

To meet these requirements, a qualified contractor is needed to deliver comprehensive internet services. This includes providing skilled personnel, supervision, and all necessary equipment, such as routers, antennas, and other essential IT components. All services must adhere to the stringent guidelines outlined in the Statement of Work to ensure seamless implementation and operational effectiveness.

This initiative is a fundamental step in fostering a highly functional and mission-ready environment on Tinian. As operations continue to advance, dependable internet services remain a crucial element in supporting the broader strategic objectives of the region.

The previous contract number is FA5025-24-PB006, awarded to PTI PACIFICA INC [Cage Code:

4XU69/UEI: RMHYV9GDTJD4] for the total amount of $4,704.00.

Information Requested

The 356th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Group (356 ECEG) is seeking responses to the questions listed below. Please provide your responses on company letterhead to the Point of Contact (POC) identified at the end of this RFI.

1. Please provide your company’s name, address, Cage Code, Unique Enitty ID (UEI), Point of Contact (POC), telephone number and e-mail address. Please also provide the name of the company’s Parent Company, if applicable.

2. Please provide your business size status (i.e. 8(a) Business Development Small Business Certification, Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone), Woman – Owned Small Business (WOSB) or Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Small Business, Large Business, etc.) under NAICS 517112. *If you are under the 8(a) program, please identify when you graduate from the program.

3. Given the nature of the work described in the SOW, if you feel another NAICS code better fits this requirement, please identify that.

4. Has your company had experience with this type of service, and/or at this magnitude in the last 5 years?

5. Based on the SOW, do you have enough information to provide an accurate proposal? If not, what additional information can the Government provide to assist you in creating a more accurate proposal?

6. Identify any factors that likely contribute risk or uncertainty to developing a contractor proposal for this proposed requirement. Please rate any factors you identify as either high or low regarding the degree of risk to the contractor. For the high risk drivers, please explain why the risk is high and suggest how the Air Force might mitigate or reduce this risk.

7. Do any components of the SOW conflict with standard industry practice? If so, please describe.

8. Would your company be interested in participating in this solicitation?

Please provide any additional questions, comments, concerns, etc. you have concerning this proposed acquisition. Provide feedback on whether the objectives, requirements, and other information presented in the SOW are clear, achievable within the proposed period of contract, and provide suggested changes, as appropriate.

Format of Responses

Limit RFI responses to 10, single-sided, single-spaced pages. The font for text should be Times New Roman 12-point or larger. The Responder may use oversized pages (including “foldouts”) where appropriate to contain graphic presentations. Oversized pages do not count as extra pages within the page limitations. Submitted responses should be in Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat format. Existing commercial documentation and product literature can also be submitted and is not subject to a page limitation. Responses must be unclassified and any proprietary information provided must be marked accordingly. To protect such data, each line or paragraph on the pages containing such data must be specifically identified and marked with a legend similar to the following: “The following contains proprietary information that (name of Responder) requests not be released to persons outside the Government, except for the purposes of review and evaluation.”

Interested parties must send their responses to this RFI, no later than (NLT) 0600 (6:00 a.m.

Chamorro Standard Time (ChST), May 3, 2025 to eric.oliver.5@us.af.mil.

Disclaimer – This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or otherwise reimburse the responder for information submitted as a result of this RFI. The Government reserves the right to use the information provided by any respondent for any purpose deemed necessary and mailto:eric.oliver.5@us.af.mil legally appropriate. Information submitted will become the property of the Government. The Government reserves the right to use any non-proprietary technical information in any resultant solicitation.