Commercial Internet Service at Vandenberg Space Force Base (VSFB), CA

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation (FA461026Q0019) is for Commercial Internet Services, specifically "S4S SDS-Commercial Internet Services." The government is procuring these services to provide 1 Gbps service to Buildings 7000 and 8401.

• Installation and setup services.

• Provision of internet service.

• The service must be available by May 1, 2026.

• Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price.

• The contract includes a base period and four option periods, each for 12 months.

• An option to extend services for up to 6 months is included (FAR 52.217-8).

• An option to extend the term of the contract for up to 6 months is included (FAR 52.217-9).

• Offerors must submit a two-part quote: Part I - Price Quote and Part II - Technical Submission.

• The Technical Submission must not exceed 10 pages and should address the technical approach, installation plan, and compliance with the SOW.

• Quotes must be submitted electronically by the due date and time specified in Block 8 of the SF 1449.

• The evaluation will be based on Technical Acceptability and Price, with the government awarding to the responsible offeror whose offer is most advantageous.

• An offer must be determined "Technically Acceptable" to be considered for award.

• Key technical factors include the Technical Approach and Schedule Adherence (demonstrating a feasible plan to meet the May 1, 2026 service start date).

• Offerors must hold prices firm for 60 calendar days from the offer due date.

• Key deadlines:

  • Offer Due Date: April 20, 2026, 03:00 PM Local Time.
  • Service Start Date: May 1, 2026.

• The acquisition is set aside for Small Business.

• NAICS Code: 517111

• Size Standard: 1500

• Attachments include "CISP SOW Final" (Statement of Work) and "WD 2015-5647 Rev 26" (Wage Determination).

• Payment requests and receiving reports must be submitted electronically via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).

Statement of Work (SOW)

This Statement of Work (SOW) defines the requirements for a contractor to provide Commercial Internet Services (CIS) to two separate locations at Vandenberg Space Force Base (VSFB), California. The CIS capability is needed by the 18th Space Defense Squadron (18 SDS) and U.S. Space Forces – Space (S4S) to access resources provided by commercial partners, enabling administrators to download patches and providing space operators access to commercial resources for Space Domain Awareness.

• Provide a stable, 1 Gbps commercial internet connection to each of the two specified locations.
• Provide one (1) static IPv4 block (/29) for each location.
• No physical path or carrier diversity is required; a single, non-redundant circuit to each location is acceptable.
• The contractor is responsible for all activities required for successful installation, including any necessary site surveys.

Contractor performance will be measured against standards outlined in Section 9.0 (Service Summary Table). Performance will be deemed unacceptable if minimum standards are not met.

• The services are to be provided to two locations at Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA:

  • Building 7000: S4S, 816 13th Street, Vandenberg SFB, CA 93437
  • Building 8401: 18 SDS, 1521 Utah Ave, Vandenberg SFB, CA 93437

• Security and Access: The contractor must coordinate access with S4S and 18 SDS personnel and security offices. The contractor is responsible for obtaining all necessary passes and adhering to all security protocols for VSFB access.

• Government-Furnished Items: The Government will provide network transport (e.g., fiber, CAT-6) from the contractor's demarcation point to the end-user locations.

• Billing and Invoicing: Services will be billed on a fixed-price model. Invoices are to be prepared by the contractor and sent monthly to S4S S4/6 agency via letter mail or email, submitted using Wide Area Workflow (WAWF).

• Data Deliverable: Within 30 days of contract award, provide a complete inventory of all installed equipment, including its purpose.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a Wage Determination (WD) from the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment Standards Administration, Wage and Hour Division. It specifies the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations under the Service Contract Act for a specific geographic area (California County of Santa Barbara) and revision number (Rev 26).

This document is crucial for any bidder responding to a solicitation that requires services in the specified geographic area and is subject to the Service Contract Act. It provides the legally mandated minimum wage and fringe benefit rates for a wide range of occupations, which must be factored into the bidder's cost proposal. Failure to comply with these wage determinations can lead to penalties. The document also outlines Executive Orders related to paid sick leave and minimum wage for federal contractors, as well as details on vacation and holiday pay, and the process for conforming unlisted classifications.