DM Local Telecommunication Services

SOL #: FA487726QA500Sources Sought

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Dept Of The Air Force

FA4877 355 CONS PK

DAVIS MONTHAN AFB, AZ, 85707-3522, United States

Place of Performance

Tucson, AZ

NAICS

Wired Telecommunications Carriers (517111)

PSC

Support Services For Physical And Wireless Networks Connecting Equipment Within The Core Data Centers And Work Areas, Connecting End Users To The Organization's Broader Networks, As Well As Wide Area Network Equipment, Hardware And Software Directly Connecting Into Data Centers, Offices And Third Parties. Support Services Which Enable Or Distribute Voice Services Through On Premise Equipment Including Pbx, Vo Ip, Voicemail And Handsets. Also Provides Support For Transport Services For Data And Voice Network Circuits And Associated Access Facilities And Services; Includes Dedicated And Virtual Data Networks And Internet Access. Support Services For External (Outside Plant) Physical Communications Infrastructure Connecting To Lan/Wan End Points. Mobile Infrastructure Support Such As Cabled Communication Network, Cellular Towers, Repeaters, Switching Systems Dedicated For Cellular Communication (DG01)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/ffbb172d3ba2435b9d45a240d895e674/view

Timeline

Posted

Feb 19, 2026

Last Updated

Feb 19, 2026

Response Deadline

Feb 26, 2026, 11:59 PM

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 is issuing a Sources Sought notice for DM Local Telecommunication Services in Tucson, AZ. This is market research to identify qualified small businesses capable of providing local access to designated circuit demarcation points, including necessary equipment and infrastructure. Responses are due February 26, 2026.

Scope of Work

The contractor will provide all labor, tools, facilities, materials, and services for local access to designated circuit demarcation points, as detailed in Appendix 1 of the Performance Work Statement (PWS). This includes:

Providing and installing transmission equipment and cables for local exchange access and transport service circuits.
Ensuring compatibility with Government infrastructure without additional expense.
Including operator assistance functions.
Connecting to Government-provided power and termination frames.
Adhering to FCC, PUC, DoD, AF, and industry standards. Services explicitly exclude residential or business services for non-Government entities. Interested parties should review the attached Draft PWS for a detailed breakdown of services and applicable regulations.

Contract & Timeline

Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
Response Due: February 26, 2026, by 4:00 PM AZ Time
Published: February 19, 2026
Place of Performance: Tucson, AZ

Submission Requirements

Interested parties should submit a Capability Statement including:

Company name, address, Point of Contact (POC), telephone number, e-mail address, NAICS code, CAGE Code, and SAM Unique Entity Identifier.
Identification of business size and relevant small business categories (e.g., Small Business, 8(a), Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, Woman-Owned Small Business, HUBZone).
Confirmation of interest in providing the outlined services.

Additional Notes

This notice is for information and planning purposes only and is not a Request for Proposal. It does not constitute a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or award a contract. Costs incurred by respondents will not be reimbursed. Proprietary information must be clearly marked.