D--NKAO Telephone Service
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 Bureau of Reclamation, Missouri Basin Region (Department of Interior) is conducting market research via a Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI) for wireless local and long-distance telecommunication services for its Nebraska Kansas Area Office (NKAO). This effort aims to identify potential sources and determine the suitability for a Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5). The NAICS code for this requirement is 517112 Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite). Responses are due by May 5, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement includes all necessary labor, equipment, and materials to provide wireless local and long-distance telecommunication services at nine facilities across Nebraska and Kansas. These facilities utilize approximately 108 business lines, with average monthly calls ranging from 150-400 minutes per line. Services are required at outlying locations in rural areas. All existing telephone numbers must remain the same, as they have been confirmed as portable or trunkable. The contractor will be responsible for providing 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, 365 days per year support, including technical assistance and consultation for the service and associated hardware.
Locations include: Cambridge, NE; Wakeeney, KS; Stockton, KS; Glen Elder, KS; McCook, NE; Norton, KS; Trenton, NE; and Mankato, KS.
Requested Information
Interested parties are requested to provide:
- Administrative Data: Company Name, Unique Entity ID (UEI), mailing address, phone number, and e-mail of designated point of contact.
- Business Size: Information regarding business size and/or socioeconomic designation (e.g., HUBZone, 8(a), SDB, WOSB, SDVOSB, ISBEE, IEE).
- Capabilities: A statement of interest and capabilities, including licensing, bonding, insurance, and past experience.
Submission & Questions
- Responses Due: May 5, 2026, 1:00 PM (13:00) MDT.
- Submission Method: Via electronic mail to Monte Baird at monte_baird@ios.doi.gov. The subject line must be "NKAO Telephone Services SS/RFI Response (Insert Company Name)".
- Questions Due: April 28, 2026, 11:00 AM (11:00) MDT, submitted in writing via e-mail to the Contracting Specialist. Verbal questions will not be accepted.
Important Notes
This is a Sources Sought Notice for market research and planning purposes only in accordance with FAR Part 10. It is not a solicitation, and the Government is not obligated to acquire services. Responses will not be considered proposals or offers and will not be returned. Respondents are responsible for all associated costs. The Government is particularly interested in determining if this requirement can be acquired as a Small Business Set-Aside and encourages all socioeconomic contracting programs to respond. Providing a capabilities statement does not guarantee inclusion in any future acquisition process, nor does not responding preclude participation in a future RFQ, if one is issued. Future solicitations will be posted on SAM.gov.