1GB & 3GB Circuits - USGS Moffett (California)

The United States Geological Survey is procuring dedicated internet circuit services for their Moffett Field Office in Mountain View, California through solicitation 140G0125Q0194. The requirement involves installation and maintenance of two fiber optic dedicated internet access circuits: a 3 Gbps symmetrical Ethernet circuit and a 1 Gbps symmetrical Ethernet circuit, preferably from different Internet Service Providers to ensure network redundancy. These circuits will support lab equipment, public Wi-Fi DMZ, FortiGate router testing, and provide redundancy for the expanding Moffett Field facility. The contract will be evaluated using the lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) method, with vendors required to meet specific technical requirements including fiber optic media, IPv4/IPv6 compatibility, Network Interface Devices with Gigabit Ethernet SFP connections, two static IP addresses, and 24/7/365 network operations center support. Quotations are due by 1:00 PM EDT on September 15, 2025, and must include comprehensive pricing breakdowns, business size classifications, and Unique Entity ID information.

This procurement is designated as a total small business set-aside, restricting competition to small business concerns only. According to the government's response to vendor questions, this is a new requirement with no existing incumbent contractor currently performing these services. The contract structure includes a 12-month base period with four additional 12-month option years, with the initial performance period running from August 18, 2025 to August 17, 2026. While specific award values are not disclosed in the solicitation documents, vendors must provide firm-fixed pricing for both the base year and all option years. All services will be performed at the USGS Moffett Field Office located in Mountain View, California, with the contractor responsible for circuit installation, activation, ongoing maintenance, performance monitoring, and compliance with service level agreements specifying circuit availability, latency requirements, and mean time to repair standards.