Broadband ISP for Southern Nevada District Office

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Nevada Region is seeking a small business provider to install and deliver monthly broadband internet service for its Southern Nevada District Office located in Las Vegas, Nevada. The contract requires a 1 Gbps symmetrical broadband internet circuit capable of supporting fiber and wi-fi access throughout the facility at 4701 N. Torrey Pines Drive. The solicitation (No. 140L3925Q0037) calls for comprehensive internet service installation, including all associated labor, equipment, materials, and overhead. Proposals will be evaluated using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) process, with technical capability and price weighted equally. The proposal submission deadline is May 13, 2025 at 11:00 AM Pacific Time, with the contract specialist being Carey Grund, and proposals must be submitted electronically.

The contract is 100% set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 517111, with a size standard of 1,500 employees. The base contract covers the first 12 months of service from June 1, 2025 to May 31, 2026, with four potential one-year option periods that could extend the contract through April 30, 2030. The facility is approximately 35,000 square feet and will require 13 Cisco Meraki CW9162I wireless access points, with support for up to 15 IP addresses via a standard Ethernet connection. Work is restricted to Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, with prior approval required for weekend or holiday work. The project aims to replace the current Lumen MPLS 100Mbps circuit and provide comprehensive internet connectivity for the growing office population, integrating with the building's existing local fiber network.