Illinois National Guard Network and Telecommunications 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 Illinois Army National Guard (ILARNG) is conducting a Sources Sought to identify qualified vendors for Network and Telecommunications Services across 49 armories and training sites in Illinois. This market research aims to inform a potential new contract consisting of one base year and four 12-month option years. The objective is to ensure continuous NIPRNet connectivity, commercial broadband internet, and dependable voice and emergency communications. Responses are due by February 6, 2026.
Scope of Work
The required services include secure, reliable, and scalable network and telecommunications solutions. This encompasses NIPRNet connectivity with bandwidths ranging from 10 Mbps to 200 Mbps, with 47 of 49 sites routing to two central locations. While the current architecture uses MPLS, vendors are encouraged to propose alternative solutions like SD-WAN. Commercial broadband internet is required at 26 sites, with expansion capability. Voice services must support POTS, 130 Pots-In-A-Box (PIAB) lines (81 with TSP), and enhanced 911 services (equal to or better than RedSky). The environment must integrate with Government-provided routers, Cisco Call Manager, SolarWinds, and Cisco DNA. Vendors must provide robust Service Level Agreements, maintenance, troubleshooting, defined trouble ticket turnaround times, and documented redundancy and restoration procedures.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Anticipated Duration: One base year + four 12-month option years
- Set-Aside: To be determined (market research for potential 8(a) direct award or other small business set-asides)
- Response Due: February 6, 2026, 6:00 PM ET
- Published: January 21, 2026
Evaluation
Responses will be used to gauge market interest, assess industry capabilities, and determine potential set-aside strategies for a future solicitation, including consideration for an 8(a) direct award.
Additional Notes
The ILARNG is seeking alternatives to its current GSA Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions vehicle, which expires in September 2026. Interested firms must complete and return the attached Sources Sought Response Form to brent.d.keller.civ@army.mil and lawrence.j.romang.civ@army.mil. Bidders should disregard the bonding capacity section on the form as it is for construction projects only.