Cable Installation

The Department of the Air Force Global Strike Command is soliciting quotes for cable installation services, specifically the provision of personnel and labor for outside and inside plant cable installation, surveys, and maintenance supporting the 341st Communications Squadron at Malmstrom Air Force Base. The contract requires installation of Category 6 and multimode fiber optic cables, cable testing, rack and cabinet installation, fiber optic distribution panel implementation, and site surveys in compliance with industry standards and Air Force regulations. Contractors must demonstrate qualified personnel, ensure compliance with base security protocols including anti-terrorism training, and perform work during standard business hours (7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday). Performance will be evaluated monthly based on customer service quality, technical product accuracy, and adherence to contract requirements with minimal errors. Questions must be submitted by 2:00 PM MST on December 12, 2025, and quotes are due by 2:00 PM MST on December 16, 2025, with the government reserving the right to cancel the solicitation at any time.

This solicitation is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, though government documents reference it as a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) set-aside with a total award value of $19,000,000 for a five-year ordering period. The contract encompasses four Contract Line Item Numbers covering different cable installation types: CAT6 cable installation with conduit (1,000 feet annually), CAT6 cable installation without conduit (3,500 feet annually), fiber optic cable installation without conduit (2,000 feet annually), and additional CAT6 installation without conduit (2,000 feet annually), all priced on a firm fixed-price basis. The work will be performed at Malmstrom Air Force Base, located in Montana (Cascade County), and contractors must comply with the applicable wage determination rates established by the U.S. Department of Labor, with a current minimum wage requirement of $17.75 per hour for contracts entered into on or after January 30, 2022. The contract period runs from February 2, 2026 to August 30, 2030, providing a structured five-year timeline for cable infrastructure support to the 341st Missile Wing's communication systems.