SAM #FA302226Q0327

Solicitation for Turnkey Wi-Fi Solution for Unaccompanied Housing at Columbus Air Force Base

This opportunity from the Department of the Air Force at Columbus Air Force Base seeks a contractor to deliver a turnkey commercial Wi-Fi solution for unaccompanied housing. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Air Force, Air Education and Training Command, FA3022 14 CONS LGCA, Columbus Air Force Base (CAFB), Mississippi - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; solution must use enterprise-grade equipment - Products/Services Requested: - Engineering, furnishing, installation, testing, and maintenance of commercial wireless internet service - Up to 73 modems - Up to 2 Wi-Fi repeaters - Up to 7 24-port switches - Sufficient enterprise-grade PoE wireless access points for full coverage in five buildings (547, 550, 555, 541, 552) - Turnkey installation and ongoing maintenance - Technical Requirements: - 100 Mbps symmetrical speeds for residents - 99.5% uptime - Encrypted access, isolated from DoD networks - Content filtering and customizable splash page - Full signal saturation (-65 dBm or better) in all designated areas - Compliance with Department of the Air Force security policies - Internet access provided at no cost to residents - Notable Requirements: - Centrally managed 2.4/5 GHz wireless system - Warranty and ongoing support included - Coverage for 3 day rooms, 94 dorm rooms, and 3 outdoor pavilions - Competition: - Full and open competition under NAICS code 517112 (Wireless Telecommunications Carriers, except Satellite) - Period of Performance: - Five years total: one 12-month base year plus four 12-month option years

Description

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION NOTICE

SUBJECT: Request for Quotation (RFQ) – Unaccompanied Housing Wi-Fi SOLICITATION NUMBER: FA302226Q0327 NOTICE TYPE: Solicitation SET-ASIDE: Full and Open NAICS CODE: 517112 (Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite))

1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with RFO part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

Notice of Acquisition Strategy Change: This requirement was originally synopsized / intended as a sole-source procurement; however, following market research and Government review, the acquisition strategy has been updated to a Full and Open Competition to maximize competitive opportunities.

This requirement is for a solution to engineer, furnish, install, test, and maintain a commercial wireless internet (Wi-Fi) service for the unaccompanied housing dormitories and designated common areas at Columbus Air Force Base (CAFB), MS. The objective is to deliver reliable, high-speed Internet access to all residents at no cost to them, in compliance with all Department of the Air Force policies. The purpose of this service is to provide Dorm Wireless Internet to 3-day rooms, 94 dorm rooms, and 3 outdoor pavilions postured on one campus at Columbus Air Force Base (AFB). The contractor shall provide installation and all necessary equipment, to include up to 73 modems, up to two WI-FI repeaters and up to seven 24 port switches as specified in the Statement of Work (SOW)  for a period of five years one (1) Base Year of 12 months and four (4) 12-month option years. Additionally, for Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) invoicing, the BPN for both the Inspector and the Acceptor is F1N3BA; no separate inspector is necessary.

Solicitation number FA302226Q0327 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ).

2. SUBMISSION OF QUESTIONS

Deadline: 16 September 2026 at 12:00 PM CDT Method: All questions must be submitted in writing via email to the primary and alternate Points of Contact (POCs) listed below. Subject Line Requirement: You must include the solicitation number in your email subject line: FA302226Q0327 - Questions - [Your Company Name]

The Government is not obligated to answer any questions submitted after the deadline.

3. SUBMISSION OF QUOTES

Deadline: 18 September 2026 at 12:00 PM CDT Method: A completed Quote and Technical Narrative IAW SOW must be submitted via email to both POCs listed below. Subject Line Requirement: Include the solicitation number in the subject line: FA302226Q0327 - Quote Submission - [Your Company Name]. Verification: Ensure you request and receive a "Received" confirmation email to verify your submission was delivered successfully. Formatting Note: Do not copy and paste the Statement of Work (SOW) into your Technical Narrative.

The Government is not obligated to accept any quotes or narratives submitted after the deadline.

4. SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM) REGISTRATION

All contractors who provide goods or services to the Department of Defense (DoD) must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award. Additionally, offerors must ensure that NAICS Code 517112 is active on their SAM profile. Failure to comply with SAM registration requirements will deem the offeror ineligible for award.

Responses must contain sufficient detail for the Government to assess the source’s technical capability and transition approach. Submit responses through the contact method identified in the SAM.gov notice no later than the stated response deadline.

5. POINTS OF CONTACT

Primary: John Brownlee, Contract Specialist Phone: (662) 434-7240 Email: john.brownlee.2@us.af.mil

Alternate: Booth Dylan, Contracting Officer Phone: (662) 434-2662 Email: dylan.booth.1@us.af.mil

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