1GB Circuit
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice to identify interested and capable small businesses for providing a 1 Gbps symmetrical commercial internet circuit with Dedicated Internet Access (DIA) and Internet Protocol (IP) services. The service is for their contractor-operated facility in Oxnard, CA. Responses will help determine the procurement method for a potential future requirement. Submissions are due by April 14, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the delivery and maintenance of a fully operational 1 Gbps symmetrical internet service. This includes circuit provisioning, physical installation and handoff, activation, testing, continuous service delivery, and maintenance by qualified technicians. Key technical requirements include:
- Bandwidth: 1000 Mbps symmetrical (upload/download)
- Handoff: Single-mode fiber optic
- Availability: ≥ 99.9% uptime per month
- Packet Loss: ≤ 1%
- Installation & Activation: Within 5 calendar days after award
- Service Level Agreement (SLA): Documented SLA with specific uptime, outage response, and Mean Time to Repair (MTTR) requirements.
Initial deliverables include an active circuit, single-mode fiber handoff, minimum four usable IPv4 addresses, network configuration details, Circuit ID, 24/7 support contact, and customer support portal access. Ongoing deliverables include monthly service availability, incident/outage, and SLA compliance reports.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought
- Period of Performance: Base Period: June 1, 2026 – May 30, 2027, with four option periods extending to May 30, 2031.
- NAICS Code: 517111 (Small Business Size Standard: 1,500 employees)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Submission Deadline: April 14, 2026, at 3:00 PM Pacific Time
- Published Date: April 7, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
Interested companies should provide:
- Company details (Name, Address, CAGE, DUNS)
- Point of Contact information
- Tailored capabilities statement
- Business size status
- Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) cost estimate
- Feedback on feasibility/challenges
- Information on commerciality
Market information will be evaluated to ascertain potential market capacity and determine if the requirement will be set-aside for small businesses or procured through full and open competition.
Additional Notes
This is a Sources Sought notice for market research only and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment to award a contract. No funding is available for contractual efforts at this time, and the Government will not pay for any information or costs incurred in responding. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.