Wi-Fi Internet for McConnell AFB Unaccompanied Housing

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination (WD) for the Service Contract Act, specifically Wage Determination No. 2015-5341, Revision No. 31. It establishes the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations performing contract work in the specified area.

• Area: Kansas Counties of Butler, Harvey, Sedgwick, Sumner.
• Occupational Listing: Provides a comprehensive list of job titles (e.g., Administrative Support, Automotive Service, Health Occupations, Information Technology, Mechanics, Protective Service) with corresponding minimum hourly wage rates.
• Fringe Benefits: Specifies required fringe benefits, including Health & Welfare ($5.55 per hour or $222.00 per week) and provisions related to Executive Orders 13706 and 13658.
• Executive Orders: Details requirements for paid sick leave (EO 13706) and minimum wage adjustments (EO 13658).
• Vacation and Holidays: Outlines paid vacation and holiday provisions based on years of service.
• Conformance Process: Explains the procedure for classifying and determining wage rates for occupations not explicitly listed in the determination.

This document is crucial for bidders to understand the minimum labor costs associated with performing services in the specified geographic area. It directly impacts the pricing of proposals by defining the required wage and benefit rates for all service employees working on the contract. Bidders must ensure their proposed wages and benefits meet or exceed these requirements to be compliant.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a "Registration and Access Request" form required for contractors attending a site visit at McConnell AFB on May 8, 2026. It collects necessary information for base access and security checks.

• Company Information: Company Name, Type of Business, Cage Code, Point of Contact (Name, Phone, Email).
• Attendee Information: Names of attendees.
• Personal Information: Last Name, First Name & Middle Initial, Date of Birth, DL/Permit/State ID #, State of Issue, Social Security Number for each attendee.
• Acknowledgement: Signature acknowledging receipt of access instructions.

Contractors planning to attend the McConnell AFB site visit on May 8, 2026, must complete and submit this form by 1000 AM CST on May 1, 2026, via encrypted email to the addresses provided. Failure to submit on time may result in inability to be accommodated. The form requires detailed personal information for all attendees to facilitate base access and security background checks. Attendees must also have a Real ID compliant document and be on the approved access list. Drivers must adhere to base traffic regulations and are prohibited from possessing firearms or contraband.

Statement of Objective (SOO)

To provide a complete, turnkey commercial Wi-Fi service for the personal use of Airmen residing in base dormitories at McConnell AFB, enhancing quality of life and retention.

• Provide commercial Wi-Fi across four multi-story dormitories (Buildings 196, 340, 342, 350) for a total of 444 rooms and common areas.

• Service must be entirely separate and isolated from government networks.

• Contractor is responsible for provisioning internet backhauls, supplying, installing, configuring, and maintaining network infrastructure (access points, switches, routers, firewalls), and providing continuous operation and technical support.

• Network Performance: Minimum download speed of 100 Mbps and upload speed of 20 Mbps per user, meeting FCC benchmarks.

• Coverage & Signal Strength: 100% wireless signal coverage within living quarters and common areas, with a minimum signal strength of -50 dBm to -65 dBm.

• User Capacity: Support a minimum number of concurrent users per building (28 in Bldg 196, 96 in Bldg 340, 132 in Bldg 342, 188 in Bldg 350) without degradation.

• Content Filtering: Block access to Adult Themes, Adware, Illegal Downloads, P2P/File Sharing, and Web Spam.

• Network Availability: Maintain 97% uptime, measured monthly.

• Network Monitoring: Implement monitoring for optimization, security, analytics, and troubleshooting, including a self-service portal for residents.

• Cyber Security: Develop and implement a plan for threat mitigation, detection, and reporting, notifying the government of any threat within 1 hour of detection.

• Period: XX-month installation, followed by a 12-month base period with four (4) 12-month option periods.

• Place: Buildings 196, 340, 342, and 350 at McConnell AFB, with specific room counts and square footage provided for each building.

• Physical and Logical Separation: Wi-Fi network must be isolated from all government networks.

• Government Device Compliance: Must support compliance with DoD Instruction 8420.01.

• Captive Portal: Mandatory login page displaying acceptable use policy and privacy statement.

• User Choice: Residents must have the option to opt out and use a different provider at their own expense.

• Spectrum Management: Coordinate with Base Spectrum Manager.

• Cybersecurity: Prohibit use of Section 889-covered telecommunications equipment.

• OPSEC: No photography of flightline or base personnel/facilities not related to work.

• Working Hours: Standard government working hours (0730-1630 CST, Mon-Fri), excluding holidays.

• Metrics Reporting: Monthly reports on performance metrics required.

• Physical Property Safeguards: Safeguards against theft and tampering for installed devices.

• Security Requirements: Contractor employees must carry ID, comply with base security measures, and undergo vetting.

• Base Access: Strict security and personnel access control enforced; requires identity proofing, vetting, and potential background checks. Specific documentation required for access.

• Antiterrorism Awareness: Contractors must comply with local security procedures and anticipate potential security measures.

• ODS: Prohibit use of Class I Ozone Depleting Substances.

• Health and Safety: Take precautions to prevent accidents and preserve health and safety.

• Include a technical approach demonstrating how objectives will be met.

• SOW must include network design, architecture diagram, equipment list, site survey/installation plan, operations/maintenance plan (SLA), content filtering plan, customer support plan, pricing structure, and plan for returning building to original condition.

• Installers must coordinate with dormitory management.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document contains architectural floor plans for several buildings at McConnell Air Force Base. These plans are likely provided to give bidders a visual understanding of the physical spaces involved in the opportunity.

• Floor plans for Buildings 196, 340, 342, and 350.
• Each building's plans are provided for multiple floors (1st, 2nd, and 3rd where applicable).
• Plans include room numbers, dimensions, and labels for various spaces such as dorm rooms, common rooms, mechanical rooms, lounges, and storage areas.
• Dates of the plans range from November 22, 2022, to March 25, 2023.

Bidders should review these floor plans to understand the physical layout and scope of work related to the buildings mentioned in the opportunity. This information is crucial for assessing project requirements, estimating resources, and developing accurate proposals, particularly if the opportunity involves renovations, construction, or facility management within these specific buildings.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation seeks proposals for "Wi-Fi Internet for McConnell AFB Unaccompanied Housing." The service involves providing broadband Wi-Fi internet access to specific buildings (196, 340, 342, and 350) at McConnell Air Force Base.

• Establishment and installation of Wi-Fi internet infrastructure.

• Provision of Wi-Fi internet services.

• The Statement of Objectives (SOO) and Statement of Work (SOW) detail the specific technical requirements, including network and system design, implementation plans, operations and maintenance, content filtering, and customer support.

• The contract type is not explicitly stated but is structured with a base period and multiple option periods.

• The period of performance for the base year is from July 1, 2026, to May 31, 2027.

• Option periods extend the service through May 31, 2031, with a potential 6-month extension to November 30, 2031.

• Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price.

• NAICS Code: 517112

• Size Standard: 1500 Employees

• Offer Due Date: May 15, 2026, 10:00 AM Local Time.

• Proposals must be submitted in three volumes: Technical Approach, Price Approach, and Past Performance References.

• Technical Proposal: Must detail the offeror's approach, network design, implementation plan, O&M plan, content filtering plan, and customer support plan. Maximum 30 pages.

• Price Approach: Must reflect pricing in accordance with the CLIN structure and the offeror's technical approach.

• Past Performance References: Maximum of 5 references from the last five years, limited to 2 pages each.

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

• A site visit is scheduled for May 8, 2026, at 10:00 AM CST.

• Questions are due by May 11, 2026, at 10:00 AM.

• The acquisition is set aside 100% for Small Business.

• Offerors must have Real ID compliant identification for access to McConnell AFB.

• The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses by reference, including those related to payment, subcontracting, representations and certifications, and unique item identification.

• DFARS clauses are also incorporated by reference, including those related to Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) payment instructions and covered defense telecommunications equipment.