Wi-Fi Internet for McConnell AFB Unaccompanied Housing

SOL #: FA462126Q0012Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE
Dept Of The Air Force
FA4621 22 CONS PK
MCCONNELL AFB, KS, 67221-3702, United States

Place of Performance

PRAIRIE VLG, KS

NAICS

Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite) (517112)

PSC

Telecom Access And Other Usage Billing Services. Includes Satellite Communications Access, Internet, Cellular Services, Landline And Telephone Services. Transport Services For Data And Voice Network Circuits And Associated Access Facilities And Services; Includes Dedicated And Virtual Data Networks. (DG11)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Timeline

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Posted
Apr 1, 2026
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Last Updated
May 15, 2026
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Submission Deadline
May 18, 2026, 3:00 PM

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 soliciting proposals for a Firm Fixed-Price contract to provide Wi-Fi Internet services for Unaccompanied Housing at McConnell Air Force Base, KS. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside (NAICS 517112, Size Standard 1500 Employees) and aims to enhance the quality of life for Airmen by providing a commercial Wi-Fi solution completely separate from government networks. Offers are due by May 15, 2026, at 10:00 AM Local Time.

Scope of Work

The contractor shall provide a complete, turnkey commercial Wi-Fi service across four multi-story dormitories (Buildings 196, 340, 342, 350), covering a total of 444 rooms and common areas. Key requirements include provisioning internet backhauls, supplying/installing/maintaining network infrastructure (access points, switches, routers, firewalls), and providing continuous operation and technical support. Performance objectives specify minimum download speeds of 100 Mbps, 100% wireless signal coverage, support for concurrent users, content filtering (Adult Themes, Adware, Illegal Downloads, P2P, Web Spam), and 97% uptime. A cybersecurity plan for threat mitigation and reporting within one hour of detection is also required.

Contract & Timeline

  • Contract Type: Request for Quotation (RFQ), Firm Fixed Price
  • Period of Performance: An initial installation period, followed by a 12-month base period (July 1, 2026 - May 31, 2027), and four 12-month option periods, with a potential 6-month extension through November 30, 2031.
  • Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
  • Place of Performance: McConnell AFB, Prairie Village, KS.
  • Published Date: April 30, 2026 (Amendment 1)

Key Dates & Submission Requirements

  • Registration Access Request (Attachment 4) Due: May 1, 2026, 10:00 CDT (required for site visit attendance).
  • Site Visit: May 8, 2026, 10:00 CDT (attendance not required for proposal submission).
  • Questions Due: May 11, 2026, 10:00 CDT.
  • Answers Posted: May 13, 2026 (as "Attachment 5-Dorm Wi-Fi QA").
  • Offer Due Date: May 15, 2026, 10:00 AM Local Time.

Proposals must be submitted in three volumes: Technical Approach (max 30 pages), Price Approach, and Past Performance References (max 5 references, 2 pages each). The U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination No. 2015-5341, Revision No. 31, applies to this contract.

Evaluation

Proposals will be evaluated on Technical, Past Performance, and Price. Technical and Past Performance are combined and are significantly more important than Price.

People

Points of Contact

Lindsay Manning / SSgt Torrin BlackPRIMARY
TSgt Wesley NeavesSECONDARY

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