Solicitation - 1G Symmetrical Internet
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA466126Q0112
- Agency
-
Global Strike Command
Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Partial Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 517111 Wired Telecommunications Carriers
- Place of performance
- Dyess AFB, Texas 79607, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
Global Strike Command seeks installation and activation of a 1 Gbps symmetrical internet connection at Building 7320, Dyess Air Force Base, with quotes due September 28, 2026 at 12:00 CDT. The procurement is a partial small business set-aside, firm-fixed-price, with NAICS code 517111 (Wired Telecommunications Carriers).
Place of performance is Abilene, Texas. The contractor must engineer, furnish, install, and test a dedicated 1 Gbps symmetrical service with guaranteed upload and download throughput, fully operational by October 8, 2026. The contractor shall provide hardware provisioning and demarcation at Building 7320 to support the customer's fiber connection, configure a minimum of one public static IPv4 address, and conduct RFC 2544 performance testing to verify 1 Gbps speed, packet loss less than 0.1%, and latency compliance before handoff. The contractor must furnish all personnel, materials, tools, equipment, and transportation necessary for completion and maintain the service for a minimum of one month from formal acceptance. All contractor personnel must obtain base passes and security clearances, undergo identity vetting and background checks per Air Force Manual 31-113, and comply with REAL ID Act requirements. The contractor must submit a Safety and Health Plan prior to contract award and comply with DISA, Air Force, and commercial telecommunications standards (TIA/EIA). Service Contract Act wage determination 2015-5211.35 applies. Evaluation criteria are technical acceptability (pass/fail), proposed delivery schedule, and price. Pricing includes three line items: equipment, connection charge, and monthly service. Payment terms are NET 30 unless alternatives are proposed. FAR and DFARS clauses apply, including safeguarding covered defense information, prohibition on covered defense telecommunications equipment or services, and wide area workflow payment instructions.
Notice text
Dyess AFB has a requirement to Install 1 Gbps symmetrical internet connection in bldg 4230..
The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the closing date and prior to any contract award. In the event the Government cancels this solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse an offeror for any costs.
Deadline for Quotes: All quotes pertaining to this solicitation shall be submitted NLT 28 September 2026 12:00 (CDT),
to the email addresses: cade.watson@us.af.mil and way.spikes@us.af.mil.
QUOTE SUBMISSION INFORMATION: Submit signed and dated offers to the email specified in this solicitation at or before the exact time specified in this solicitation. E-mail is the required method for offeror’s submission.
1. Complete Page 2 of RFQ (or contractor equivalent*)
2. The contractor shall provide a technical approach to meet all key steps outlined in the PWS and shall address at a minimum:
a. Hardware Provisioning & Demarcation Handoff: Detail the networking equipment to be installed at Bldg 7320 to support the customer's fiber connection.
b. Network Configuration & IP Allocation: Describe the setup of the 1 Gbps symmetrical service and the allocation of a public static IPv4 address.
c. RFC 2544 Performance Testing: Detail the testing procedures to verify speed (≥ 1 Gbps), low packet loss (< 0.1%), and latency before handoff.
d. SLA & Equipment Warranty: State the service uptime guarantees, support response times, and warranty/repair terms for contractor-installed hardware
3. Proposed Activation Lead Time: The contractor must state their lead time and explicitly confirm their capability to meet the October 8, 2026 operational deadline.
* The offeror is not required to use Page 2 of this RFQ; however, if you choose not to use it, all of the information from Page 2 must be included in your offer.
Please refer to the attachments for more detailed information.
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