IMT_MBRO_and_MTAO_Network_Services_FY26_Sources_Sought_1.pdf

Sources Sought Notice

This is a Sources Sought Notice for a tentative requirement for Commercial Internet Service, as further defined in the Specifications below. As part of the Bureau of Reclamation’s information and planning purposes, the draft Statement of Work describe only the current contemplated possible Statement of Work and may vary in the final Statement of Work included in any Request for Quotation (RFQ).

The anticipated delivery is within 30 days of the award and no later than May 30, 2026.

A Request for Quotation using NAICS 517111- Wired Telecommunications Carriers is contemplated.

This Sources Sought is only for the purpose of identifying potential sources as part of the Bureau of Reclamation’s market research. A Request for Quotation does not currently exist.

Responses to this Sources Sought are not quotes to which the Bureau of Reclamation can issue any awards. This Sources Sought Notice is issued for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The Government does not intend to award a purchase order/contract based only on responses to this Sources Sought.

All information received in response to this Sources Sought marked “Proprietary” will be protected and handled accordingly. Interested parties are responsible for adequately marking proprietary or competition sensitive information contained in their response.

Responses to this Sources Sought will not be returned. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this Sources Sought. The Bureau of Reclamation will not pay for information received in response to this Sources Sought.

There is no commitment by the Government to issue a Request for Quotation, make an award, or to be responsible for any monies expended by industry responses to this Sources Sought.

The Bureau of Reclamation is requesting interested companies to provide a Capability Statement, which should include their company’s socio-economic status, inclusive of Total Small Business, if applicable. Capability Statements are to be emailed directly to Contract Specialist Chris Zook at chris_zook@ios.doi.gov.

The close for acceptance of Capability Statements or interest is May 1, 2026, at 10:00 AM Mountain Daylight Time (MDT).

BUREAU OF RECLAMATION

COMMODITY INTERNET SERVICE

DRAFT STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

1.0 BACKGROUND

Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) needs to procure Internet services to comply with Executive Order (EO) 14028, Improving the Nation’s Cybersecurity and OMB Memorandum M-22-09, Moving the U.S. Government Toward Zero Trust Cybersecurity Principles. The Zero Trust Networks require all agencies to shift away from “trusted networks” by breaking down their perimeters into isolated environments. To comply with EO 14028 and OMB M-22-09, BOR has an approved waiver to seek alternative solutions outside of GSA’s Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions (EIS) Contract.

2.0 SCOPE

Bureau of Reclamation is requiring commodity Internet services, also known as commercial Internet services, for network connectivity to BOR’s offices, to meet mission needs and/or requirements. This service would be connected to a Fortigate router at the following location(s):

Bureau of Reclamation Missouri Basin Regional Office Warehouse 108 Nail Ave N Billings, MT 59101

Bureau of Reclamation Montana Area Office 2900 4th Avenue North Billings, MT 59101

3.0 OBJECTIVES

BOR’s core network is essential in meeting mission needs and requirements, therefore, network speed and reliability are the cornerstone of network service delivery to all BOR locations. The contractor shall provide Direct Internet Access or synchronous Internet services and/or connectivity to BOR’s network.

4.0 TASKS

The service provider vendor shall perform the following tasks:

Provide minimum of 500 Mbps Direct Internet Access (or synchronous Internet) circuit or service;

Provide access for a term of 60-months;

o Contract will be expressly written as one (1) base year with four (4) option years;

Provide a 1 GB Port;

Provide IPv4 and IPv6 via DHCP and DHCPv6;

Provide equipment or hardware necessary to provide connectivity to the location(s);

o If service provider’s equipment is faulty, provider shall provide a 24 - 48-hour RMA process or will dispatch a technician with equipment within 24-hours.

Provide 24x7 Network Operations Center or Technical Support by phone, email, and website for Business/Government Customers;

Provide email communication of any outages or maintenance windows to BOR’s Enterprise Network Team at ibr5crpdelwteam@usbr.gov within 48-hours of the maintenance window and as soon as possible for an outage.

5.0 DELIVERY

Equipment necessary to provide connectivity will be shipped to the following location(s):

Bureau of Reclamation Missouri Basin Regional Office Warehouse 108 Nail Ave N Billings, MT 59101

Bureau of Reclamation Montana Area Office 2900 4th Avenue North Billings, MT 59101

7.0 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The contractor shall be required to commence work under this contract within fourteen (14) calendar days after the date the contractor receives the Notice of Award. The contractor shall work diligently and complete the entire work to be ready for use within forty-five (45) calendar days from receipt of the Notice of Award.

Period of Performance: 6/1/2026 – 5/31/27

8.0 POINTS OF CONTACT

TBD