SAM #FA466126Q0112

Installation of 1 Gbps Symmetrical Internet Connection at Dyess AFB

This opportunity is issued by the U.S. Air Force's 7th Communications Squadron (7 CS/SCXP) at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, seeking installation of a high-speed internet connection. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Air Force, 7th Communications Squadron (7 CS/SCXP), Dyess AFB - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation or attachments - Products/Services Requested: - Installation of a dedicated 1 Gbps symmetrical internet connection to Building 7320 - Provision of all necessary networking equipment to support the connection and enable government fiber line integration - Guarantee of 1 Gbps upload and download speeds - Allocation of at least one public static IPv4 address - RFC 2544 performance testing to verify speed, packet loss, and latency - Service level agreements including equipment warranty and support for contractor-installed hardware - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Strict security, safety, and environmental compliance standards - Contractor must engineer, furnish, install, and test the connection - Service must be fully operational by the specified deadline and maintained for at least one month after acceptance - Technical approach and operational readiness confirmation required from offerors - No specific part numbers or product brands are listed; all networking equipment must be enterprise-grade and compatible with government fiber infrastructure.

Description

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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