Sources Sought_Misawa WiFI FY26.pdf

356th ETSG – 513th Expeditionary RED HORSE Squadron Misawa (WiFi) Internet Services 513 ERHS Misawa WiFi FY26

General Information

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

NAICS Code: 517112 – Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite)

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) / SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT to conduct market research relative to the 513 ERHS Misawa WiFi FY26 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 Performance Work Statement (PWS); responses from all interested parties are appreciated and accepted.

Description

The Period of Performance (PoP) for this contract shall be total one (1) year duration.

Background

The 513 ERHS Misawa Wi-Fi Services will be based in Misawa, Japan—a location that has long played a vital strategic role in U.S. and allied defense operations. It continues to evolve as a hub for readiness and infrastructure. As part of this ongoing commitment, maintaining robust and reliable Wi-Fi services has become an essential requirement for both operational efficiency and personnel welfare.

The designated service areas support a wide range of operational, logistical, and residential activities. Ensuring high-speed, secure, and uninterrupted internet access is critical—not only for communications and data exchange, but also for sustaining morale, remote work capabilities, and digital coordination across key military and support facilities.

With this initiative, the goal is clear: to maintain a connected, secure, and mission-ready environment in Misawa, Japan. As operations continue to evolve, reliable Wi-Fi access remains a small yet vital component in supporting the region’s broader objectives—enhancing communication, improving coordination, and elevating the quality of life for all ETSG personnel stationed at Misawa.

The previous contract number is FA5025-25-CB007, awarded to Allied Telesis Capital Corp. [Cage Code: 5ZXL8/UEI: TG9QN3AMNKG5] for the total amount of $15,350.00.

Information Requested

The 356th Expeditionary Theater Support Group (356 ETSG) 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 PWS, 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 PWS, 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 PWS 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 PWS 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) 0800 (8:00 a.m.

Chamorro Standard Time (ChST), September 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 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.

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