Dedicated Internet Access (DIA) circuit at the newly constructed Hawaiian Volca

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is conducting market research to identify qualified businesses capable of establishing new Internet Service via a Dedicated Internet Access (DIA) circuit at the newly constructed Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) field office located at 99-0252 Crater Rim Dr. Volcano, HI 96785. This sources sought notice falls under NAICS code 517112 for Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite) and PSC code DA01 for IT and Telecom Business Application/Application Development Support Services. The agency is seeking capability statements from responsible sources detailing their ability to provide the described telecommunications services. Responses must be submitted electronically to Vnuno@usgs.gov and received in their entirety no later than August 5, 2025 at 1200 Eastern Time. The notice explicitly states that hardcopy submissions or responses through the SAM web portal will not be accepted, and no phone calls are permitted. This announcement is strictly for market research and planning purposes, with no commitment from the government to award a purchase order or contract.

This opportunity does not utilize any set-aside designation and is open to all responsible sources. The notice does not identify any potential incumbents or current contractors providing similar services at the location. No award values, budget ranges, or cost estimates are provided in the sources sought announcement. The government has made clear that it will not reimburse any costs incurred by vendors in preparing responses to this market research notice. The timeline for establishing the DIA circuit and specific service requirements are not detailed in this initial sources sought phase. The brief response window of approximately five days suggests the agency is seeking to quickly assess market capabilities before proceeding with their acquisition strategy development.