Commercial Internet at Edwards AFB, CA

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Products and Commercial Services, identified by Solicitation Number FA930226Q0054. It is issued by the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) at Edwards AFB, CA.

The solicitation details services related to "Commercial Internet Services" with a Product Service Code of DG11. The services are to be provided at various locations, including "15 E Yeager Blvd 2600 Services to South Base Facility - Dedicated Fiber Internet 40G/40G, Static IP, Managed Network Switch C9500-24Y4C-A" and other specific building designations (e.g., B3920 B, B3920 A, B310, etc.). The services are offered on a Firm Fixed Price basis.

The contract includes an initial period and multiple option periods. Each line item specifies a quantity of 12 Months. The delivery period for the base contract is from September 30, 2026, to September 29, 2027. Option periods extend through September 29, 2031.

• The Offer Due Date is May 26, 2026, at 12:00 PM local time.
• The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-3, and 52.212-5 by reference.
• DFARS clause 252.232-7006 (Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions) is included, requiring electronic submission of payment requests and receiving reports via WAWF.
• The document also includes information on inspection and acceptance locations, which are primarily at "Both Destination" with specific addresses at Edwards AFB, CA.

This acquisition is marked as "Unrestricted" but also has options for "Small Business" set-aside. The North American Industry Classification Standard (NAICS) code is 517112 with a size standard of 1500.

• The document includes a list of DFARS and FAR clauses incorporated by reference and in full text, covering areas such as contract administration, payment instructions, and special contract requirements like the Ombudsman program.
• The "Evaluation Factors for Award" section is present but not detailed in the provided pages.

Other / Unclassified

This presentation provides an overview of the Air Force Material Command (AFMC) Commercial Internet Service Provider (CISP) process for enabling units to purchase commercial WiFi through existing contracts with local vendors. It outlines the purpose, benefits, and implementation process of the AFMC CISP ATO (Authority to Operate).

Potential bidders should note the following:

• Purpose: AFMC allows units with requirements and funding to procure commercial WiFi from local vendors, provided the customer is onboarded to the AFMC CISP ATO.
• Onboarding Requirement: Customers must be onboarded to the AFMC CISP ATO before service can be ordered. A Security Controls Assessor reviews proposed implementations against ATO security requirements.
• Commercial WiFi Benefits: Described as a rapid solution for robust connectivity, untethering workers, improving user experience, and increasing morale, recruitment, retention, and productivity.
• Security Criteria: Proposed implementations are evaluated for equivalence or superiority to standard commercial WiFi. Key criteria include:
  • Use of approved hardware/software providers.
  • Presentation as a guest network with consent to monitor.
  • WPA2 or better encryption.
  • Node isolation.
  • Continuous monitoring for updates/upgrades.
  • Blocking of inappropriate content (e.g., porn sites).
  • Artifacts (screenshots) demonstrating required settings are helpful.
• Implementation Process: Involves an onboarding questionnaire (example provided) covering aspects like CISP provider, installation capabilities, network isolation (no touch of NIPRNet), WAP configuration, encryption standards, intrusion monitoring, physical asset protection, TEMPEST/Spectrum review, and signal strength management.
• Point of Contact: Craig Boke (PM) is listed as the AFMC CISP POC.