Mtao mbro IMT network services FY26

The Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation is seeking commercial Internet service providers to supply commodity Internet services for network connectivity to two office locations in Billings, Montana: the Missouri Basin Regional Office Warehouse and the Montana Area Office. The procurement requires a minimum of 500 Mbps Direct Internet Access with synchronous Internet capabilities, a 1 GB port, and dual IPv4 and IPv6 connectivity via DHCP and DHCPv6 protocols. The services must comply with Executive Order 14028 on cybersecurity and OMB Memorandum M-22-09 regarding Zero Trust cybersecurity principles. Key requirements include contractor provision of all necessary equipment, 24/7 Network Operations Center support via phone, email, and website, with 24-48 hour replacement or repair capabilities and email notification of outages and maintenance within 48 hours. This is a Sources Sought notice for market research purposes, and interested companies must submit Capability Statements including socio-economic status information to Contract Specialist Chris Zook at chris_zook@ios.doi.gov by May 1, 2026 at 10:00 AM Mountain Daylight Time.

The procurement carries no set-aside designation and includes no identified incumbent contractors. The contract will utilize a 60-month term structured as one base year plus four option years, with anticipated service delivery within 30 days of award, no later than May 30, 2026, and a Period of Performance from June 1, 2026 through May 31, 2027. Work must commence within 14 calendar days of the Notice of Award and be fully operational within 45 calendar days. While no specific award value is stated in this Sources Sought notice, the procurement will ultimately be issued as a Request for Quotation under NAICS code 517111 (Wired Telecommunications Carriers). This Sources Sought notice is explicitly for market research only and does not constitute a binding commitment to issue an RFQ or award a contract.