BRAND NAME Starlink Local Priority 500GB Satellite Internet Service and Starlink Mini Equipment Packages with Ancillary supplies

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0001) modifies Solicitation No. 69056726Q000002, originally dated 01/08/2026.

Key changes include:

• Revising the header description on the Cover Page to "Local Priority – 500GB" and removing "Roam-Unlimited".

• Modifying Block 20 on SF 1449 to read "Local Priority – 500GB" and removing "Roam-Unlimited".

• Updating Paragraph 3.A in Section D (Contract Documents, Exhibits or Attachments) to reflect "Local Priority – 500GB" and removing "Roam-Unlimited".

• Modifying the item description in Attachment 0001 to read "Local Priority – 500GB" and removing "Roam-Unlimited".

• Cover Page

• Section A (SF 1449)

• Section D (Contract Documents, Exhibits or Attachments)

• Attachment 0001 (Price Schedule)

This amendment does not explicitly state a change to the proposal deadline. The amended Sections A and D pages, and Attachment 0001, are enclosed and replace the original versions.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides vendor questions and answers related to Solicitation No. 69056726Q000002 for BRAND NAME Starlink Local Priority 500GB Satellite Internet Service and Starlink Mini Equipment Packages & Ancillary supplies.

• Question: Federal resellers of Starlink may not have access to the service referenced in the request (unlimited roam data).
• Answer: Confirmed with Starlink representative and addressed in Amendment 0001.

This Q&A indicates that a clarification regarding reseller access to service and data has been addressed in Amendment 0001. Bidders should review Amendment 0001 for further details.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Past Performance Reference Questionnaire designed to collect feedback from references regarding a contractor's performance on previous contracts. Offerors/quoters are instructed to provide this questionnaire to their references for completion and direct submission to the government.

• Contractor Information: Fields for the contractor's name, contract number, and contract description.
• Rater Information: Fields for the rater's name, contact details (phone, email), and their role in relation to the contract.
• Rating Definitions: Provides definitions for performance ratings ranging from Exceptional (E) to Unsatisfactory (U), including "N/A".
• Performance Categories: Specific areas for rating include:
  • Quality of technical abilities
  • Timeliness and adherence to schedules
  • Cost management effectiveness
  • Ability to meet special needs
  • Management team effectiveness
  • Subcontractor management
  • Small business subcontracting
  • Compliance with laws and regulations
  • Resource and personnel management
  • Recommendation for future similar requirements
• Supporting Narrative: Space for raters to provide detailed justification for their ratings.
• Signature: Rater's signature and date.
• Return Instructions: Specific instructions for submitting the completed questionnaire, including the email address (WFL.Purchasing@dot.gov), required subject line format, and deadline (Tuesday, 27-Jan-2026, at 4:00pm Pacific Time).

This questionnaire is critical for bidders as it outlines the specific criteria the government will use to evaluate their past performance. Bidders must ensure they provide this to appropriate references and that their references understand the importance of providing detailed and accurate feedback according to the provided definitions and categories. The deadline for submission is a key milestone.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is the Offeror Work Experience Form, to be completed and submitted by offerors as part of their proposal. It is used for evaluating past or present contracts that meet or exceed the criteria for Evaluation Factor 3.

• Offeror Information: Includes fields for Company Name, Company Address, Point of Contact, Phone Number, and E-mail Address.
• Contract Information: Includes fields for Contract Title, Owner/Agency Name, Location/Address, Point of Contact, and Contact E-mail Address/Phone #.
• Contract Details: Requires bidders to indicate if their firm was the PRIME contractor, list the number of subcontractors if applicable, and provide Original/Final Completion Dates and Original/Final Contract Values.
• Work Description: A section to describe the work performed under the contract.

Bidders must complete this form to provide details about their relevant past or present contract experience. The form is limited to a maximum of five (5) pages per contract. This information will be used for evaluation purposes, specifically under Evaluation Factor 3.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Justification and Approval for Restricted Competition to award a contract for BRAND NAME Starlink© Roam-Unlimited Satellite Internet Service and BRAND NAME Starlink© Mini Equipment Packages. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Western Federal Lands Highway Division (WFLHD) requires this service to provide secure and consistent communication and safety for staff working in remote field locations lacking adequate cellular/internet coverage. The units will be affixed to Government vehicles for communication, enabling real-time tracking, increased safety for personnel working alone, and improved efficiency in filing reports and contract administration documents from the field.

• BRAND NAME Starlink© Roam-Unlimited Satellite Internet Service

• BRAND NAME Starlink© Mini Equipment Packages

• Support for construction projects in remote field locations across WA, OR, ID, MT, WY, and AK.

• Estimated total amount: $484,000.00

• Period of performance: 60 months (if all options are exercised)

• The solicitation will be published via GSA eBuy to reach the maximum number of capable vendors.

• The Contracting Officer will ensure all costs are fair and reasonable through a thorough analysis of the Offeror's quotation.

• This is a restricted competition, brand name justification.

• Market research indicated that only Starlink meets the current needs for high-speed internet and Wi-Fi calling in mobile, remote environments. Other providers tested did not meet the mobile use requirements or had bandwidth limitations.

• The authority for this restricted competition is 41 U.S.C. 1901 under FAR 12.201-1, Simplified procedures.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Starlink Roam-Unlimited Satellite Internet Service and Starlink Mini Equipment Packages with Ancillary supplies. The acquisition is for an OPEN-MARKET Firm Fixed Price (FFP) purchase order, prepared in accordance with FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services. The anticipated award date is February 10, 2026.

• Starlink Roam-Unlimited Satellite Internet Service: Requires no less than 99% service availability, no more than 40ms signal latency, no less than 100mbps download speed, no less than 10mbps upload speed, and no data cap.

• Starlink Mini Equipment Package: Includes an Electronic Phased Array reception antenna with IP67 environmental rating, snow melt capacity up to 1in/hour, operating temperature of -22°F to 122°F, 110° field of view, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac standards, WiFi 5 chipset, Dual Band 3x3 MU-MIMO radio, WPA2 security, and a range up to 1200sqft. Also includes an antenna power supply with IP66 environmental rating and operating temperature of -22°F to 122°F.

• Rooftop Mount: BRAND NAME OR EQUAL Savage UTV Rooftop Mount for Starlink© Mini Electronic Phased Array reception antenna, meeting specific criteria for construction, magnetic feet, and adhesive anchors.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Purchase Order.

• Period of Performance: Base period of 12 months (March 1, 2026 - February 28, 2027) with four (4) optional 12-month periods, extending through February 28, 2031.

• Quote Due Date: January 29, 2026, 1400 PT.

• Submission Method: Electronic submission via email to WFL.Purchasing@dot.gov in Portable Document Format (pdf) or approved fixed-layout electronic format. Hard copies will not be accepted.

• Evaluation Factors: Lowest evaluated price of quotations meeting or exceeding requirements for acceptability. Factors include Price, Technical Compliance, Personnel Qualifications, Relevant Past Experience, and Relevant Past Performance. The lowest-priced technically acceptable offer will be selected.

• Required Documents: Completed SF 1449, Completed Price Schedule (Attachment 0001), Technical Quote (including cut sheets, drawings, warranty information), Relevant Experience (minimum 4 years in last 5, 8-page limit), Relevant Past Performance (within last 3 years, 15-page limit), Representations and Certifications from SAM.gov, and acknowledgement of amendments.

• This solicitation is a Total Small Business Set-aside (See FAR clause 52.219-6).

• NAICS Code: 517410, Satellite Telecommunications.

• Small Business Size Standard: $44.0 million.

• All questions must be submitted in writing to WFL.Purchasing@dot.gov no later than five business days prior to the Quote Due Date.

• Offerors are advised that the solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2025-06.

• Issuance of this solicitation does not guarantee an award.