Children's Waiting Room Internet
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
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 Army, specifically W6QM MICC-FDO FT HOOD, is soliciting proposals for Children's Waiting Room Internet Service at Fort Bliss, TX. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity requires contractors to provide reliable internet and maintenance for two clinic Children's Waiting Room (CWR) areas. Quotes are due May 14, 2026, at 12:00 PM CST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for providing commercial internet service and maintenance, including wireless connections, to the Mendoza Soldier Family Care Clinic CWR area and the WBAMC East Clinic CWR area. Key requirements include:
- Ensuring reliable internet speeds between 200Mbps and 500Mbps.
- Providing installation, fiber connections, internet service (with two static IPs), and ongoing maintenance.
- Offering onsite technical support for outages not caused by the government.
- Providing IT support for the configuration of all equipment, including tablets and cameras.
- Maintaining a physical presence at Fort Bliss to access and perform work.
- Complying with all applicable Federal, New Mexico and Texas State Laws, OSHA regulations, and Army/installation regulations.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Combined Synopsis/Solicitation.
- Period of Performance: A 12-month base period (August 1, 2026 - July 31, 2027) with four (4) 12-month option periods.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- Solicitation Release: May 4, 2026.
- Questions Due: May 7, 2026, 11:00 AM CST.
- Responses to Questions Posted: May 12, 2026, 03:00 PM CST.
- Quote Due Date: May 14, 2026, 12:00 PM CST.
Evaluation
Quotes must be submitted electronically and require three volumes: Technical, Price, and Past Performance. Award will be based on the most advantageous price to the Government for offerors meeting minimum technical requirements and demonstrating satisfactory or neutral past performance.
Additional Notes
Contractor personnel must speak, read, and understand English, obtain ID badges, and comply with installation access and security procedures. Required training includes Antiterrorism (AT) Level I and iWATCH. Contractor personnel will require government escorts for access and will not have access to classified information. Monthly invoicing on a single invoice is required. The Government reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of ISP connections.