DG10--Fiber Optic Internet

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 16, specifically the Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System, is soliciting quotes for business fiber optic internet services to support its facility in Biloxi, Mississippi. The procurement requires a minimum of 5000 Mbps symmetrical download and upload speeds delivered directly through fiber optic lines, excluding alternative transmission methods such as DSL, coax cable, or satellite. The service must include 24/7 full-service activation and support with service outage response times within 24 hours and comprehensive troubleshooting and repair capabilities. The government will evaluate proposals using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable methodology, meaning the award will go to the lowest-priced offeror that meets all technical specifications and requirements. The deadline for quote submission is October 24, 2025, at 12:00 PM CDT, with amendments to the original solicitation having been issued to clarify technical specifications and extend the initial response deadline.

This solicitation is a 100 percent Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside, restricting competition to certified SDVOSBs only. The base contract period runs from November 3, 2025, through September 30, 2026, with four additional one-year option periods extending through September 30, 2030, for a potential five-year total contract duration. While no specific budget or award value has been disclosed in the available documents, the government has classified the requirement under NAICS code 517111 (Wired Telecommunications Carriers) and Product/Service Code DG10 (IT and Telecom - Network as a Service). Contractors must provide past performance references demonstrating prior experience delivering similar telecommunications infrastructure services and comply with immigration law requirements as outlined in the contractor certification attachment. The service will be performed at the VA Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System facility located in Biloxi, Mississippi, with full installation required within 30 days after contract award.