Dorm Internet Services at Whiteman AFB

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Background The contract for Dorm Internet Services at Whiteman Air Force Base (AFB), MO, is issued by the U.S. Government as a request for quotation (RFQ) under solicitation number FA4625-26-Q-1038. This initiative aims to provide reliable, high-speed broadband internet service to residents of military unaccompanied housing (dormitories) as part of a quality-of-life enhancement mandated by Section 651 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for FY25. The service is intended to support professional and educational development and ensure connectivity for residents, with broadband internet provided at no cost to Airmen, Guardians, and other service members residing in permanent party unaccompanied housing. Work Details The contractor shall provide all necessary personnel, equipment, materials, and supervision to engineer, install, operate, and maintain a comprehensive broadband internet service for designated dormitory facilities (buildings 1551, 1552, 1556, 1559, 1560, and 1561). Key tasks include: - Ensuring the internet service meets or exceeds FCC speed benchmarks of a minimum of 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload speed per user. - Providing reliable high-speed wireless internet coverage throughout all individual residential rooms and common areas within the designated unaccompanied housing facilities. - Installing and maintaining all necessary networking equipment including routers, modems, switches, and wireless access points (WAPs). - Implementing a service login landing page that presents users with Terms of Service (ToS) and Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) prior to accessing the network. - Conducting bi-weekly progress meetings during installation and testing phases. - Submitting monthly performance reports detailing metrics required by the Performance Work Statement (PWS). Period of Performance Base Year: 1 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2027; Option Year One: 1 Sep 2027 - 31 Aug 2028; Option Year Two: 1 Sep 2028 - 31 Aug 2029; Option Year Three: 1 Sep 2029 - 31 Aug 2030; Option Year Four: 1 Sep 2030 - 31 Aug 2031. The government may further extend the performance period for up to six months. Place of Performance 770 Mitchell Avenue, Whiteman Air Force Base, MO 65305. Bidder Requirements This acquisition is not set-aside for small business concerns. Bidders must demonstrate capability in providing high-speed broadband services as outlined in the PWS. Contractors are required to adhere to security requirements including network security protocols and data policies.