YELL FIBER BROADBAND TO GRANT
Overview
Buyer
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PSC
Set Aside
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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 National Park Service (NPS), through the Department of the Interior, is soliciting proposals for Fiber Broadband to Grant at Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming. This opportunity involves the installation of underground fiber optic connections and the provision of 24x7x365 internet services to designated NPS facilities. This is an Unrestricted procurement, with a negotiated firm-fixed contract estimated between $250,000 and $500,000. Proposals are due June 1, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
The objective is to provide broadband internet and dark fiber optic services to support local area networks at specific locations within Yellowstone National Park, including Grant Village and Lewis Lake. This project aims to replace aging and inadequate microwave and copper circuits. The scope includes installing several miles of underground fiber optic connections from a common demarcation point to NPS facilities and providing one year of internet and dark fiber services. Services encompass Dark Fiber (Backhaul, Zero-Mile), Business Class Internet Access, MDU Internet Access, and Residential Class Internet Access.
Key Requirements
- Installation: Install several miles of underground single-mode fiber optic connections, compliant with TIA-492CAAA/TIA-492E000, without splices between buildings.
- Support Services: Provide 24x7x365 internet support, detailing customer contact methods, response times, and outage notifications.
- Permitting: Obtain and maintain a valid Right of Way (ROW) permit from NPS prior to commencing work. Land use and occupancy fees are waived if permits solely serve NPS.
- Annual Planning: Submit an Annual Work Plan by April 1st each year for maintenance, vegetation management, or work activities.
- Compliance: Adhere to Davis Bacon wage rates (detailed in Attachment 2).
- Performance Standards: Meet broadband service standards (up to 1 Gbps download, 99.99%-99.999% reliability, <45ms latency, <0.3% packet loss) and dark fiber specifications (OS3 or better single mode fiber, LC/APC termination).
- Environmental & Safety: Strict adherence to NEPA/NHPA compliance, environmental assessments, wildlife protocols, waste management, and safety plans.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Negotiated Firm-Fixed Contract.
- Project Magnitude: Between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted.
- NAICS Code: 237130 (Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction) with a $45 million small business size standard.
- Period of Performance: Not to exceed 365 days after receipt of Notice to Proceed.
- Work Commencement: Within 10 calendar days after receipt of Notice to Proceed.
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposals Due: June 1, 2026, by 1500 local time.
- Submission Method: Electronically.
- Questions: Submit in writing to Molly Lynam (molly_lynam@ios.doi.gov) no later than 10 calendar days prior to the offer due date.
- Registration: Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) with current online Representations and Certifications.
- Evaluation: Award will be based on a Best Value Continuum Tradeoff Process, considering technical capability, project experience, past performance, and price.
Additional Notes
Site visits are encouraged and can be arranged by contacting Bret DeYoung or Molly Lynam at least 2 business days in advance. Specifications and other supporting documents are attached and incorporated herein; refer to SECTION J.