BCD failover internet service

The Bureau of Reclamation's Pacific Northwest Region is soliciting quotes for a BCD Failover Internet Service to provide redundant connectivity for the Black Canyon Dam location in Emmett, Idaho. The procurement requires a 1 Gbps synchronous internet connection that serves as a failover/backup service to complement the existing Lumens Networks contract, specifically requiring a non-wireless, non-cellular connection through a different network provider to ensure true redundancy. Technical specifications include a 1 GB port, a /29 IPv4 static IP block, installation services, and connectivity through DOI-approved Fortigate routers, with the vendor responsible for providing Customer Premises Equipment (CPE) hardware. The service must be supported by a 24x7 Network Operations Center and adhere to the provider's standard business customer Service Level Agreement. Evaluation will be conducted on a "Price Only" basis, with the original deadline of July 24, 2025 at 1700 EDT for quote submission, though recent amendments suggest this deadline may have been extended to July 31, 2025.

This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 517111 (Wired Telecommunications Carriers), restricting participation to qualified small businesses. Lumens Networks appears to be the current incumbent provider for the primary internet service, making this procurement specifically for a secondary, redundant connection through a different carrier. The contract structure spans 60 months with one base year running from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025, followed by four option years that the government may exercise at its discretion. Performance will occur at the Black Canyon Dam facility in Emmett, Idaho, with delivery of the internet service expected within one day after contract award. The solicitation has undergone multiple amendments, indicating active government engagement in refining the requirements and potentially extending submission deadlines to ensure adequate competition among small business telecommunications providers.