FY26 Starlink WIFI - Fort Leonard Wood

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides responses to vendor questions regarding Solicitation FA302026Q0008 for FY26 Starlink WIFI Service at Fort Leonard Wood.

• Existing Contract: The incumbent contract ID is FA302025P0026.
• Equipment Requirements: High Performance Kits and Mesh Routers are only required for the two initial buildings (3202, 5400); the other 10 buildings have existing equipment.
• Shipping Address: F3V5F5 – 368 TRS, 6007 Cooley Ave Bldg. 1703, Ft. Leonard Wood, MO 65473.
• Lead Time/Period of Performance: Refers to the expected time from award to delivery of all items.
• Installation Responsibility: The Government is responsible for the installation of Starlink High Performance Kits and Wi-Fi Mesh Routers.
• Equipment Generation: The Government is open to considering High-Performance GEN2 or GEN3 kits and routers, not just GEN1.
• Data Allowance: The service includes 2TB per month.
• Purchase Method: Products can be purchased through a Starlink-authorized retailer.
• Pooled Plan: The Government is not interested in a pooled plan at this time.
• Support Options: Additional support options can be submitted as information only.
• Overage Fees: The Government wants to Opt In to throttling if the 2TB limit is exceeded, rather than incurring overage fees.
• Submission Requirements: Offerors must submit price quotations via the Combo form price table. Separate quotes on company letterhead can be supplemental, but all technical submissions must be on a separate document.

This Q&A document clarifies requirements and submission instructions, potentially impacting how bidders prepare their proposals and technical submissions.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ), for FY26 Starlink WiFi Service at Fort Leonard Wood (FLW). This announcement serves as the only solicitation; no separate written solicitation will be issued. The acquisition is set aside 100% for Small Business Concerns.

• Continued Service (12 Months): For FLW Bldgs. 12423, 12400, 5254, 663, 881, 5253, 5259, 12401, 12408, and 12409. This includes STARLINK Satellite Internet Service and Support with 2TB total, for which performance kits and mesh routers have already been purchased.

• First Year Service (12 Months): For FLW Bldgs. 3202 and 5400. This includes STARLINK Internet Service and Support with 2TB total.

• Equipment: 2 EA STARLINK High Performance Kits and 4 EA STARLINK Wi-Fi Mesh Routers.

• Delivery: All items are to be delivered to Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473.

• Period of Performance: Monthly Starlink Satellite Internet Service must start on 27 March 2026.

• NAICS Code: 517111

• Small Business Size Standard: 1,500 Employees

• Contract Type: Not explicitly stated, but implied to be a firm-fixed-price contract for commercial items.

• Response Deadline: Wednesday, 04 March 2026, no later than 10:00 AM (Central Standard Time).

• Submission Method: Quotes must be submitted via email to the Points of Contact (POCs) and Contracting Officer.

• Questions Deadline: Friday, 27 February 2026, no later than 10:00 AM CST.

• Quote Validity: Must be valid for at least 90 days.

• Evaluation Criteria: Quotes will be evaluated based on Technical Capability to Meet the Government's Requirement and Price. The Government intends to award to the responsible vendor whose quote represents the best value.

• This acquisition is set aside 100% for Small Business Concerns.

• Refer to Attachment 1 for Product Specifications and Salient Characteristics.

• Refer to Attachment 2 for Applicable Provisions and Clauses.

• Refer to Attachment 3 for the FY26 Starlink Brand Name Justification - FLW.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document outlines the product specifications and salient characteristics for Starlink Wi-Fi services required for 368 TRS Educational Facilities. It details the specific buildings requiring service, the type of service, data allocation, contract duration, and equipment.

• Service Requirement: Starlink Business Satellite Internet Service and Support with 2TB total monthly service.
• Contract Duration: 12 months initial service with 4 Option Years to Extend.
• Equipment: Includes Starlink High Performance Kits and Starlink Wi-Fi Mesh Routers.
• Locations: Specifies service for 12 different buildings (Bldg. 663, 881, 5253, 5259, 12401, 12408, 12409, 12423, 12400, 5254, 3202, 5400).
• Delivery: Includes shipping to Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473.
• Product Features: High-speed, low-latency broadband internet with download speeds up to 220 Mbps and upload speeds up to 25 Mbps. Offers higher reliability, easy setup, and priority support.

This document defines the specific requirements for Starlink internet service and equipment for multiple educational facilities. Bidders should use this information to understand the scope of work, the quantity and type of equipment needed, and the service duration to prepare their proposals. It details the exact service and hardware being procured.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document lists "CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE" and "CLAUSES IN FULL TEXT" that are applicable to the solicitation FA302026Q0008. It serves as a critical reference for bidders to understand the legal and regulatory requirements that will govern any resulting contract.

• Clauses Incorporated by Reference: A comprehensive list of FAR and DFARS clauses, including their clause number, alternate/development number, title, year/month, and section. This section details numerous requirements related to:
  • Compensation and reporting for former officials.
  • Prohibition of certain telecommunications equipment and services (e.g., Kaspersky, ByteDance).
  • Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program.
  • Business operations with specific regimes (e.g., Maduro, Xinjiang).
  • Payment processing (e.g., WAWF, electronic funds transfer).
  • Reporting executive compensation and subcontract awards.
  • System for Award Management (SAM) registration and maintenance.
  • Protection against contracting with debarred or suspended entities.
  • Terms and conditions for commercial products and services.
  • Small business set-asides and subcontracting plans.
  • Labor standards, including child labor, convict labor, equal opportunity, and combating trafficking in persons.
  • Environmental and sustainability requirements.
  • Privacy training and security safeguards.
  • Buy American, Trade Agreements, and foreign purchase restrictions.
  • Disaster or emergency area set-asides.
  • Text messaging while driving policies.
  • Tax on foreign procurements.
  • Financing and payment terms.
  • Prohibition on unmanned aircraft systems.
  • Preference for U.S.-flag commercial vessels.
• Clauses in Full Text: Provides the complete text for specific clauses, including:
  • 252.204-7017: Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation.
  • 252.225-7000: Buy American--Balance of Payments Program Certificate.
  • 252.232-7006: Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions.

Bidders must carefully review all listed clauses to understand their contractual obligations. This includes, but is not limited to, compliance with prohibitions on certain technologies, adherence to domestic sourcing requirements, proper payment and reporting procedures, and meeting labor and small business requirements. Failure to comply with these clauses could impact proposal evaluation or contract performance. The full text clauses provide specific details on representations and certifications required from offerors.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a "Single Source / Brand Name Justification Form" for simplified acquisitions under $250,000. It provides the rationale for procuring goods or services from a specific source or brand name when full and open competition is not feasible or required.

• Justification Type: The form requires selection between "Single Source Justification" or "Brand Name Justification." This document indicates a "Brand Name Justification" was selected.
• Good or Service: Brand name Starlink WIFI service for the 782TRG/368 TRS detachment at Fort Leonard Wood, MO. This includes Starlink WIFI Subscriptions (specific identifiers provided) for service only, and Starlink WIFI for Buildings 3202 and 5400, including service, delivery, and hardware.
• Market Research: The justification details market research confirming that while multiple distributors can provide Starlink service, no true substitutes meet the mission requirements for high-speed, low-latency internet in remote areas. The existing Starlink hardware is government-owned, making renewal the most cost-effective solution.
• Reason for Justification: Starlink is identified as the only available satellite internet service meeting mission-critical requirements for connectivity in this remote location, supporting essential communication, data transfer, and operational functions. Renewing the service avoids new hardware procurement and ensures continuity.
• Applicable Regulations: References FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) and FAR 6.302 et seq. (specifically citing "Other" as the circumstance for justification).

This document explains why the government is seeking to procure Starlink services on a brand-name basis, citing specific technical and operational requirements. It indicates that while multiple vendors may be capable of supplying Starlink, the justification is for the brand name itself. Bidders should note that the justification is for "service only" subscriptions and "service, delivery, and hardware" for specific buildings, and that market research has been conducted to support this approach.