Wi-Fi Internet for McConnell AFB Unaccompanied Housing
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
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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 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.