Commercial Internet Services
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 Air Force, specifically the 81 CONS CC office at Keesler Air Force Base, MS, is soliciting proposals for Commercial Internet and VOIP Telephone Services. This unrestricted acquisition seeks to establish a Firm Fixed-Price contract for essential communication infrastructure. Proposals are due May 21, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide comprehensive commercial wireless internet and Voice over Internet Protocol (VOIP) services to the Base Communications building 2801 at Keesler AFB. Key requirements include:
- Commercial VOIP Telephone Service with a 99% uptime guarantee.
- Commercial Internet Service with an initial bandwidth of 10 Gb, expandable up to 50 Gb, also with a 99% uptime guarantee.
- Services must adhere strictly to the provided Performance Work Statement (PWS), encompassing personnel, equipment, supplies, and all necessary support.
- Maintain business hours of operation from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with 24-hour contact for after-hours support.
- Ensure robust physical and network security, comply with OPSEC, FOIA, Privacy Act, and CUI guidelines.
- Deliverables include a Personnel Information Roster (CDRL A002), Quality Control Plan (CDRL A003), and Safety and Health Plan (CDRL A004).
- Performance standards include a 4-hour outage response time and 8-hour resolution, with user complaints addressed within 5 working days.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (RFP/RFQ) for commercial products and services.
- Pricing: Firm Fixed Price.
- Period of Performance: A base period from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, with multiple option periods extending through June 30, 2031.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted.
- Published Date: May 5, 2026.
- Questions Due: May 18, 2026, 10:00 a.m. CST.
- Proposals Due: May 21, 2026, 10:00 a.m. Local Time (CST).
Evaluation
Award will be based on compliance with solicitation requirements, price, and technical capability. Technical capability will be assessed on prior experience and adequate resources for providing commercial internet and VOIP services. Offerors must provide a written statement confirming no exceptions are taken to Attachment 1 - PWS. Price quotes will be evaluated for completeness, fairness, and reasonableness, with the Total Evaluated Price (TEP) considering the base period, all option periods, and a potential six-month extension.
Additional Notes
A site visit is scheduled for May 14, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. CST at 500 Fisher Street, Building 701, Keesler AFB, MS 39534. Participants must arrange for base access in advance by emailing full names to stacey.zawalski@us.af.mil by May 12, 2026, 9:30 a.m. CST. Participation is limited to two representatives per company.
Contact: Stacey Zawalski (stacey.zawalski.1@us.af.mil, 228-377-1829).