Dorm Internet Services
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- A060634
- Agency
-
Air Force Test Center
Air Force Materiel Command, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 517111 Wired Telecommunications Carriers
- PSC
- Not on record
- Place of performance
- Edwards, California 93523, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
Edwards Air Force Base, under the Air Force Materiel Command Test Center, is seeking to procure Commercial Internet Service Provider (CISP) services to deliver high-speed broadband internet to dormitory facilities housing service members. The requirement encompasses a minimum of 400 individual rooms across 23 unaccompanied housing facilities at Edwards AFB, with the service mandated by the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 to provide free Wi-Fi to junior enlisted personnel. The internet service must meet or exceed Federal Communications Commission broadband speed benchmarks of 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload speeds, with delivery originating from the Edwards AFB DEMARC point at Building 2600 and distributed through the base's existing fiber backbone infrastructure. This is a Sources Sought/Request for Information (RFI) issued for market research and planning purposes rather than a formal solicitation; responses will inform the final requirement definition and acquisition strategy development. The RFI response deadline is April 13, 2026, and interested vendors should submit administrative information, technical approaches, cost estimates, and project management plans demonstrating relevant experience with multi-dwelling unit broadband services.
This opportunity is not designated as a small business set-aside; however, the government has indicated that potential small business set-asides may be incorporated into the final acquisition strategy. No incumbent contractor is identified in the available documentation, though the SOW notes that existing telecommunications infrastructure installed by another commercial provider is already present within the dormitory buildings, and respondents must address strategies for leveraging, upgrading, or replacing this wiring. The NAICS classification is 517111 (Wired Telecommunications Carriers). Specific budget or award values have not been disclosed in the pre-solicitation materials; however, the requirement specifies delivery of 1,000 Megabits per second of service originating at the DEMARC point, with the RFI requesting Rough Order of Magnitude cost estimates for both complete infrastructure replacement and scenarios leveraging existing wiring, as well as monthly per-room or per-user pricing. Prospective vendors are required to possess or be capable of obtaining Authority to Operate (ATO) and demonstrate Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) compliance as part of their qualification assessment.
Notice text
3 versions
Update #3 · Latest ·
RFI Amendment to all access to SOW, no further changes where made.
Sources Sought/Request for Information (RFI)
Project Title: Dorm Internet Services
Issuing Office: AFMC AFTC/PZIOA Contracting office
1.0 Introduction and Purpose
Edwards AFB Contracting office is conducting market research to identify parties having an
interest in and the resources to support a requirement for high-speed broadband internet services
to a dormitory environment. This project will encompass a minimum of
400 individual rooms. The provided internet service must meet or exceed the Federal
Communications Commission's (FCC) current broadband speed benchmarks.
Additionally, and authority to operate (ATO) is required.
Disclaimer: This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not
constitute a solicitation. A response to this RFI is not an offer and cannot be accepted by the
Government to form a binding contract. The Government is not liable for any costs associated
with responding to this RFI. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as
proprietary will be handled accordingly.
Vendors are encouraged to respond to this sources sought notice, as responses will be used to 1)
define the final requirement and 2) develop the acquisition strategy, which may include potential
small business set-asides.
2.0 Background
The project requires the installation and management of a broadband internet infrastructure to
service a large dormitory complex. The network must be capable of providing reliable, high-speed internet to each of the 400 rooms.
A key consideration for this project is the presence of existing telecommunications infrastructure
within the buildings, installed by another commercial provider. Respondents should address the
opportunities and challenges this presents, including the potential for using, upgrading, or
replacing the current wiring.
3.0 Respondent Information
Please provide the following administrative information for your company:
Company Name
CAGE Code
SAM Unique Entity ID (UEI)
Small Business Status Under NAICS 517111
CMMC Compliance Level
Point of Contact (POC) Name
POC Title
POC Phone Number
POC Email
4.0 Questions for Industry
Please provide detailed and comprehensive answers to the following questions to help us fully
understand your capabilities and recommendations.
4.1 Corporate Experience
• Describe your company's experience providing broadband internet services to multi dwelling units (MDUs) such as dormitories, hotels, or apartment complexes of a similar
scale (400 rooms).
• Provide at least two examples of past projects of similar scope and complexity, including
the services provided and the outcomes.
4.2 Technical Approach
• Describe your proposed technical solution for delivering broadband service that meets or
exceeds the FCC's benchmark of 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload speeds to
each room.
• What are the advantages and disadvantages of providing access via individual in-room
access points versus a shared access point model for a dormitory environment.
• What are the infrastructure requirements for your proposed solution, including but not
limited to cabling, network hardware, and any necessary construction?
• Provide a welcome page for end-users to accept user terms and manage their own
profiles.
• How would you propose to offer tiered speed upgrades for individual users who may
require faster speeds for activities such as online gaming? Describe the technical
implementation and the proposed billing/management model.
4.3 Existing Infrastructure and Transition
• Describe your process for transitioning service from an incumbent provider. Specifically,
how do you manage the switchover to prevent or minimize a lapse in internet service for
residents? What should residents expect during the transition period?
• What is your approach to assessing existing in-building wiring (e.g., coaxial, Cat5/6
Ethernet, fiber) to determine if it can support modern, high-speed services?
• If the existing wiring is deemed insufficient, what is your proposed solution for a "rip and
replace" of the infrastructure? Provide a high-level overview of this process and the
expected impact.
• Are you familiar with technologies that can deliver high-speed internet over existing
coaxial or telephone wiring (e.g., MoCA, G.hn)? If so, describe a scenario where you
might propose using such technology.
4.4 Cost and Pricing
Note: Any cost data provided will be used to formulate the Government's budgetary estimate
only and is not contractually obligating to the vendor.
• Provide a Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) cost estimate for the complete installation
of the required infrastructure, considering both a "rip and replace" scenario and a scenario
where existing wiring is leveraged.
• What is the estimated monthly cost per room or per user for the baseline service that
meets the FCC's broadband speed benchmark?
• Please provide a sample pricing structure for individual speed upgrades, including
different tiers and associated costs.
4.5 Project Management and Risk
• What is a realistic timeline for the completion of the infrastructure installation, from
contract award to full operational capability?
• What do you identify as the primary risks associated with this project, and what are your
proposed mitigation strategies?
5.0 Submission Instructions
Interested parties are requested to submit their responses to this RFI in writing to the Edwards AFB Contracting office
via email to Tammie Umsted @tammie.umsted@us.af.mil, and Simone Kelly-Stofik @simone.kelly-stofik@us.af.mil, by the
response date of 13 April 2026 3:00pm PST. Please include the RFI title in the subject
line of your email.
We appreciate your time and effort in responding to this RFI. The information you provide will
be instrumental in helping us develop a comprehensive and effective solution for this important
project
Update #2 ·
Sources Sought/Request for Information (RFI)
Project Title: Dorm Internet Services
Issuing Office: AFMC AFTC/PZIOA Contracting office
1.0 Introduction and Purpose
Edwards AFB Contracting office is conducting market research to identify parties having an
interest in and the resources to support a requirement for high-speed broadband internet services
to a dormitory environment. This project will encompass a minimum of
400 individual rooms. The provided internet service must meet or exceed the Federal
Communications Commission's (FCC) current broadband speed benchmarks.
Additionally, and authority to operate (ATO) is required.
Disclaimer: This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not
constitute a solicitation. A response to this RFI is not an offer and cannot be accepted by the
Government to form a binding contract. The Government is not liable for any costs associated
with responding to this RFI. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as
proprietary will be handled accordingly.
Vendors are encouraged to respond to this sources sought notice, as responses will be used to 1)
define the final requirement and 2) develop the acquisition strategy, which may include potential
small business set-asides.
2.0 Background
The project requires the installation and management of a broadband internet infrastructure to
service a large dormitory complex. The network must be capable of providing reliable, high-speed internet to each of the 400 rooms.
A key consideration for this project is the presence of existing telecommunications infrastructure
within the buildings, installed by another commercial provider. Respondents should address the
opportunities and challenges this presents, including the potential for using, upgrading, or
replacing the current wiring.
3.0 Respondent Information
Please provide the following administrative information for your company:
Company Name
CAGE Code
SAM Unique Entity ID (UEI)
Small Business Status Under NAICS 517111
CMMC Compliance Level
Point of Contact (POC) Name
POC Title
POC Phone Number
POC Email
4.0 Questions for Industry
Please provide detailed and comprehensive answers to the following questions to help us fully
understand your capabilities and recommendations.
4.1 Corporate Experience
• Describe your company's experience providing broadband internet services to multi dwelling units (MDUs) such as dormitories, hotels, or apartment complexes of a similar
scale (400 rooms).
• Provide at least two examples of past projects of similar scope and complexity, including
the services provided and the outcomes.
4.2 Technical Approach
• Describe your proposed technical solution for delivering broadband service that meets or
exceeds the FCC's benchmark of 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload speeds to
each room.
• What are the advantages and disadvantages of providing access via individual in-room
access points versus a shared access point model for a dormitory environment.
• What are the infrastructure requirements for your proposed solution, including but not
limited to cabling, network hardware, and any necessary construction?
• Provide a welcome page for end-users to accept user terms and manage their own
profiles.
• How would you propose to offer tiered speed upgrades for individual users who may
require faster speeds for activities such as online gaming? Describe the technical
implementation and the proposed billing/management model.
4.3 Existing Infrastructure and Transition
• Describe your process for transitioning service from an incumbent provider. Specifically,
how do you manage the switchover to prevent or minimize a lapse in internet service for
residents? What should residents expect during the transition period?
• What is your approach to assessing existing in-building wiring (e.g., coaxial, Cat5/6
Ethernet, fiber) to determine if it can support modern, high-speed services?
• If the existing wiring is deemed insufficient, what is your proposed solution for a "rip and
replace" of the infrastructure? Provide a high-level overview of this process and the
expected impact.
• Are you familiar with technologies that can deliver high-speed internet over existing
coaxial or telephone wiring (e.g., MoCA, G.hn)? If so, describe a scenario where you
might propose using such technology.
4.4 Cost and Pricing
Note: Any cost data provided will be used to formulate the Government's budgetary estimate
only and is not contractually obligating to the vendor.
• Provide a Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) cost estimate for the complete installation
of the required infrastructure, considering both a "rip and replace" scenario and a scenario
where existing wiring is leveraged.
• What is the estimated monthly cost per room or per user for the baseline service that
meets the FCC's broadband speed benchmark?
• Please provide a sample pricing structure for individual speed upgrades, including
different tiers and associated costs.
4.5 Project Management and Risk
• What is a realistic timeline for the completion of the infrastructure installation, from
contract award to full operational capability?
• What do you identify as the primary risks associated with this project, and what are your
proposed mitigation strategies?
5.0 Submission Instructions
Interested parties are requested to submit their responses to this RFI in writing to the Edwards AFB Contracting office
via email to Tammie Umsted @tammie.umsted@us.af.mil, and Simone Kelly-Stofik @simone.kelly-stofik@us.af.mil, by the
response date of 13 April 2026 3:00pm PST. Please include the RFI title in the subject
line of your email.
We appreciate your time and effort in responding to this RFI. The information you provide will
be instrumental in helping us develop a comprehensive and effective solution for this important
project
Update #1 ·
Sources Sought/Request for Information (RFI)
Project Title: Dorm Internet Services
Issuing Office: AFMC AFTC/PZIOA Contracting office
1.0 Introduction and Purpose
Edwards AFB Contracting office is conducting market research to identify parties having an
interest in and the resources to support a requirement for high-speed broadband internet services
to a dormitory environment. This project will encompass a minimum of
400 individual rooms. The provided internet service must meet or exceed the Federal
Communications Commission's (FCC) current broadband speed benchmarks.
Additionally, and authority to operate (ATO) is required.
Disclaimer: This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not
constitute a solicitation. A response to this RFI is not an offer and cannot be accepted by the
Government to form a binding contract. The Government is not liable for any costs associated
with responding to this RFI. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as
proprietary will be handled accordingly.
Vendors are encouraged to respond to this sources sought notice, as responses will be used to 1)
define the final requirement and 2) develop the acquisition strategy, which may include potential
small business set-asides.
2.0 Background
The project requires the installation and management of a broadband internet infrastructure to
service a large dormitory complex. The network must be capable of providing reliable, high-speed internet to each of the 400 rooms.
A key consideration for this project is the presence of existing telecommunications infrastructure
within the buildings, installed by another commercial provider. Respondents should address the
opportunities and challenges this presents, including the potential for using, upgrading, or
replacing the current wiring.
3.0 Respondent Information
Please provide the following administrative information for your company:
Company Name
CAGE Code
SAM Unique Entity ID (UEI)
Small Business Status Under NAICS 517111
CMMC Compliance Level
Point of Contact (POC) Name
POC Title
POC Phone Number
POC Email
4.0 Questions for Industry
Please provide detailed and comprehensive answers to the following questions to help us fully
understand your capabilities and recommendations.
4.1 Corporate Experience
• Describe your company's experience providing broadband internet services to multi dwelling units (MDUs) such as dormitories, hotels, or apartment complexes of a similar
scale (400 rooms).
• Provide at least two examples of past projects of similar scope and complexity, including
the services provided and the outcomes.
4.2 Technical Approach
• Describe your proposed technical solution for delivering broadband service that meets or
exceeds the FCC's benchmark of 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload speeds to
each room.
• What are the advantages and disadvantages of providing access via individual in-room
access points versus a shared access point model for a dormitory environment.
• What are the infrastructure requirements for your proposed solution, including but not
limited to cabling, network hardware, and any necessary construction?
• Provide a welcome page for end-users to accept user terms and manage their own
profiles.
• How would you propose to offer tiered speed upgrades for individual users who may
require faster speeds for activities such as online gaming? Describe the technical
implementation and the proposed billing/management model.
4.3 Existing Infrastructure and Transition
• Describe your process for transitioning service from an incumbent provider. Specifically,
how do you manage the switchover to prevent or minimize a lapse in internet service for
residents? What should residents expect during the transition period?
• What is your approach to assessing existing in-building wiring (e.g., coaxial, Cat5/6
Ethernet, fiber) to determine if it can support modern, high-speed services?
• If the existing wiring is deemed insufficient, what is your proposed solution for a "rip and
replace" of the infrastructure? Provide a high-level overview of this process and the
expected impact.
• Are you familiar with technologies that can deliver high-speed internet over existing
coaxial or telephone wiring (e.g., MoCA, G.hn)? If so, describe a scenario where you
might propose using such technology.
4.4 Cost and Pricing
Note: Any cost data provided will be used to formulate the Government's budgetary estimate
only and is not contractually obligating to the vendor.
• Provide a Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) cost estimate for the complete installation
of the required infrastructure, considering both a "rip and replace" scenario and a scenario
where existing wiring is leveraged.
• What is the estimated monthly cost per room or per user for the baseline service that
meets the FCC's broadband speed benchmark?
• Please provide a sample pricing structure for individual speed upgrades, including
different tiers and associated costs.
4.5 Project Management and Risk
• What is a realistic timeline for the completion of the infrastructure installation, from
contract award to full operational capability?
• What do you identify as the primary risks associated with this project, and what are your
proposed mitigation strategies?
5.0 Submission Instructions
Interested parties are requested to submit their responses to this RFI in writing to the Edwards AFB Contracting office
via email to Tammie Umsted @tammie.umsted@us.af.mil, and Simone Kelly-Stofik @simone.kelly-stofik@us.af.mil, by the
response date of 03 April 2026 3:00pm PST. Please include the RFI title in the subject
line of your email.
We appreciate your time and effort in responding to this RFI. The information you provide will
be instrumental in helping us develop a comprehensive and effective solution for this important
project
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Statement of Work dorm cisp rev 23Mar26.pdf | ||
| RFI Dorm Internet.pdf |
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