RFI - Broadband Internet and Wi-Fi Services.pdf

Request for Information (RFI)

RFI Number: A061249 Issuance Date: 10 April 2026 Subject: Broadband Internet and Wi-Fi Services for Multi-Dwelling Units (MDUs)

1.0 General Information

Issuing Agency: Moody Air Force Base (MAFB), GA

Response Deadline: 23 April 2026, 4:00 PM ET

Primary Point of Contact: Ashley Castillo-Flynn

Email: ashley.castillo_flynn@us.af.mil

Phone: (229) 257-4717

Secondary Point of Contact: Aden Luna

Email: aden.luna@us.af.mil

Phone: 229)257-1349

2.0 Introduction & Purpose

Moody Air Force Base (MAFB) is conducting market research to identify qualified sources capable of providing reliable, high-speed broadband internet and Wi-Fi services for 16 on-base dormitory buildings. The purpose of this RFI is to gather information on available commercial services, potential technical solutions, infrastructure requirements, and estimated pricing models to support resident morale, welfare, and recreation.

This RFI is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation for proposals.

3.0 Background & Scope

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MAFB seeks to provide modern, reliable internet access to support the daily needs of its dormitory residents, which include education, communication, and entertainment. The required services must cover the following areas:

Facility Type Quantity

Dormitory Buildings 16

Individual Residential Units 800+

Common Area Rooms 20

4.0 Minimum Requirements

Proposed solutions must meet or exceed the following technical specifications:

Requirement Specification

Minimum Network Speed

100 Mbps download / 20 Mbps upload per residential unit.

Compliance Service must meet or exceed the current speed benchmarks defined by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for broadband.

Content Filtering The solution must be compatible with existing government content-filtering and network security policies.

5.0 Requested Information from Respondents

Firms shall provide clear, detailed responses that address the following areas. Please structure your response to correspond with the numbering below.

5.1 Company Information

• Company Name, Address, and Website.

• Point of Contact (Name, Title, Email, Phone).

• CAGE Code and UEI Number.

• Relevant small business designations (if applicable).

• Brief summary of your company's experience with similar MDU or campus-wide Wi- Fi deployments, especially within government or military installations.

5.2 Site Analysis & Infrastructure

• Proposed Installation Path: Describe the proposed physical path for new fiber/cable installation. If new installation is not considered feasible, provide a detailed explanation of the barriers (e.g., physical obstructions, environmental factors, easement challenges).

• Existing Infrastructure Assessment: Detail your approach to investigate and identify existing MAFB-owned or third-party communication lines that could be leased or leveraged to meet this requirement as a cost-effective alternative to new installation.

5.3 Technical Solution

• Provide a detailed technical approach for delivering broadband service that meets or exceeds the specified speed requirements to each of the 800+ rooms and 20 common areas.

• Present a comparative analysis of using (a) individual in-room access points versus (b) a shared access point model for this specific dormitory environment, with a recommendation for the most advantageous solution. Justify your recommendation based on performance, reliability, and user experience.

• Describe the required infrastructure for your proposed solution, including but not limited to cabling (type and specifications), network hardware (routers, switches, access points), and any necessary supporting construction or facility modifications.

5.4 Tiered Upgrades & Billing

• Provide a notional plan for offering tiered speed upgrades to individual users who may wish to purchase faster speeds (e.g., 250 Mbps, 500 Mbps, 1 Gbps).

• Describe the technical implementation for managing this tiered speed model.

• Outline the proposed billing and customer management model for these individual upgrades.

5.5 Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) Pricing

• Provide a non-binding ROM for the total installation/setup cost.

• Provide a non-binding ROM for the monthly recurring cost for the base 100/20 Mbps service for all required units.

• Provide a notional price list for the proposed individual tiered speed upgrades.

6.0 Submission Instructions

• Responses to this RFI are due by the deadline specified in Section 1.0.

• Please submit all information electronically to ashley.castillo_flynn@us.af.mil or aden.luna@us.af.mil .

• The email subject line should read: Response to RFI-MAFB-BB-2026-01: [Your Company Name].

• Submissions should be in either Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format. Marketing materials are not desired. Please limit your response to a reasonable page count (e.g., 10-15 pages).

7.0 Disclaimer

This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. A response to this RFI is not an offer and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. No contract or obligation on the part of the Government will arise from it. Respondents will not be reimbursed for any costs incurred in responding to this RFI. Information submitted will not be returned. Vendors are encouraged to respond to this notice, as responses will be used to define the final requirement and develop the acquisition strategy, which may include a potential small business set-aside.

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