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Sole Source Contract for Managed WiFi and Broadband Internet Services at Eglin AFB Dormitories

This opportunity is a sole-source contract award for a comprehensive Managed WiFi system and broadband internet services at Eglin Air Force Base, FL. - Government Buyer: Department of the Air Force, 96th Civil Engineering Group (96 CEG), Eglin AFB - Sole Source Vendor: Cox Florida Telcom, L.P. (Cox Communications) - Scope of Work: - Managed WiFi system for 10 Unaccompanied Housing dormitory buildings - Covers 766 rooms and 10 common areas - Includes all materials, equipment, cabling (coaxial and Cat 5e or greater), user login/landing page, and minimum 2-year commercial warranty - Broadband internet services meeting FCC benchmarks - Delivery, installation, and ongoing management - Justification: Cox is uniquely positioned due to existing infrastructure, avoiding costly and delayed construction by other providers - Contract Type: Firm-fixed-price, sole source - Period of Performance: - 5-year contract - Installation expected to start around 30 September 2026 - 60-duty-day installation window for setup - Commercial Opportunity: - Government is requesting capability statements from other sources able to meet the requirement - No specific part numbers or quantities for broadband services provided - Key Requirements: - Comprehensive WiFi coverage for specified dormitories - Minimum 2-year warranty - FCC-compliant broadband internet access - No competitive solicitation unless a qualified alternative is identified

Description

Eglin Air Force Base, FL intends to award a Sole Source, Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract as authorized by Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation Overhaul (RFO) 12.102(b) to Cox Florida Telcom, L.P. 3405 McLemore St | Pensacola, FL 32514.

Market Research Assessment determined that Cox Communications is the best acquisition path and will be of the largest benefit to the Government. Pursuant to RFO 12.102(b) the Contracting Officer has determined that circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available.

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals/quotes and no solicitation document exists for the requirement. Sources interested in responding to this notice are required to submit a capability statement that includes technical data and cost information, sufficient detail, and convincing evidence that clearly demonstrates the capability to meet the requirement. All capability statements received by the due date of this notice will be considered by the Government.

A request for documentation or additional information or submissions that only ask questions will not be considered as an affirmative response. A determination by the Government not to compete based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement or to proceed with a sole source procurement.

Capability statements are due no later than Monday, 15 September 2026 by 12:00 PM Central Standard Time. Be advised that all correspondence sent via email shall contain subject line “Broadband Internet Services.” It is the responsibility of the contractor to confirm receipt prior to the due date and time. Please send all correspondence to jared.dunn.6@us.af.mil.

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