Bgndrf research internet upgrade

The Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation is seeking qualified contractors to upgrade internet and network infrastructure at the Brackish Groundwater National Desalination Research Facility (BGNDRF) in Alamogordo, New Mexico. The scope of work includes installing approximately 800 feet of fiber optic cable from external internet service provider connections to the facility's server room, installing a 24-port network switch with associated equipment, deploying wireless access points for indoor and outdoor coverage, and providing monthly 1 Gbps symmetrical internet service. Contractors must complete the installation within 60 days of contract award and demonstrate technical expertise through a detailed technical narrative (maximum 10 pages), three relevant past projects from the last five years with customer references, and pricing submissions. Award evaluation will consider technical approach, technical expertise, demonstrated experience, past performance, and price as factors of equal weight. The deadline for submitting final questions was April 22, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST, and complete quotations are due by April 30, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST.

This solicitation is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside with a NAICS code of 517111 (Wired Telecommunications Carriers) and a 1,500-employee size standard, restricting competition to qualified small business contractors. The base contract period runs from May 8, 2026, through May 7, 2027, with two optional one-year renewal periods available. The contract will be awarded on a firm fixed-price basis to the responsible contractor offering the best value, with monthly recurring service charges for years two and three provided as separate contract line items. Prevailing wage requirements apply per Wage Determination 2015-5455 (Revision 29) for the applicable New Mexico counties. The place of performance is the BGNDRF facility located at 500 La Velle Road, Alamogordo, New Mexico, where contractors must coordinate with government personnel and provide wireless coverage planning, utility locating services, and compliance with OSHA and Reclamation safety standards.