Base Fiber Expansion
Overview
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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 Department of the Air Force is seeking proposals for a Base Fiber Expansion project at Mountain Home Air Force Base (AFB), Idaho. This opportunity, issued as a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ), requires contractors to Engineer, Furnish, Install, and Test (EFI&T) 72 Strand Single Mode Fiber Optic Cable (FOC). This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Quotes are due by February 25, 2026, at 4:30 PM MST.
Scope of Work
The primary objective is to install approximately 14,500 feet of 72-strand Single Mode FOC across four segments between various Information Transfer Buildings (ITBs) at Mountain Home AFB. This includes installing ductbank infrastructure, geotextile fabric innerduct, and terminating the FOCs. The contractor is responsible for providing all necessary equipment, materials, labor, and supervision. All equipment and materials must be new, and a one-year warranty is required from the date of system acceptance. Compliance with TIA telecommunication standards, base installation standards, and all safety/security regulations is mandatory.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Request for Quote - RFQ) for commercial products/services.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- Small Business Size Standard: $19M (NAICS 238210).
- Quote Due Date: February 25, 2026, by 4:30 PM MST.
- Questions Due: February 20, 2026, by 10:00 AM MST.
- Published Date: February 10, 2026.
- Period of Performance: To be determined based on the proposed schedule and contract award date.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Method: Quotes must be emailed to the provided addresses. .zip files are not acceptable.
- Evaluation Basis: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).
- Evaluation Factors: Price and Technical Capability. Technical capability will be evaluated on a "pass/fail" basis, requiring proposed products/items to meet or exceed minimum salient characteristics and specifications.
- Requirements: Offerors must be registered in SAM under NAICS 238210 prior to award. Submissions must include a signed copy of the RFQ, acknowledged amendments, company information, and the total proposed price on page one. Sufficient product detail must be provided to demonstrate technical compliance.
Key Attachments & Notes
- Attachment 1 (SOO): Details the Statement of Objectives for the fiber expansion.
- Attachment 2 (Provisions and Clauses): Lists all incorporated clauses and provisions, which bidders must review for contractual obligations and compliance.
- Attachment 3 (Wage Determination): Provides minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for various occupations under the Service Contract Act, crucial for pricing proposals.
- Points of Contact: Liam Slater (Contract Specialist) and Augustus Shinn (Contracting Officer).