Commercial Internet
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 Army, MICC-FDO FT HOOD, is conducting a Sources Sought to identify qualified Total Small Business contractors capable of providing Commercial Internet and Enterprise Wi-Fi services for six warehouse facilities at Fort Hood, Texas. This market research aims to determine industry capability for a potential future requirement. Responses are due by June 1, 2026, at 12:00 PM CT.
Purpose
This is a Sources Sought notice to determine if prospective contractors can perform the needs of a potential requirement for commercial internet services. It is for market research purposes only; do not submit pre-employment documentation or quotes at this stage.
Scope of Work
The requirement involves the installation and management of enterprise-grade Wi-Fi across six warehouse facilities on Fort Hood, Texas. The primary objective is to support handheld inventory scanning devices and ensure operational throughput. Key aspects include:
- Installation of a Managed Network Edge (MNE) service using enterprise-grade hardware and a cloud-based management portal.
- Deployment of Wireless Access Points (WAPs), cabling, power, and associated network hardware compliant with DoD WLAN guidance.
- Configuration and management of Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW) with IDS/IPS, content filtering, and cloud-based centralized management.
- Implementation of WPA2/3-Enterprise wireless security, network segmentation via VLANs, and 24x7x365 monitoring and alerting via a Network Operations Center (NOC).
- Design and implementation of an RF network to meet a minimum Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) of -65 dBm for interior coverage and sufficient exterior coverage for handheld scanners.
- Provision of WAN and Edge Connectivity, including enterprise firewall and SFP transceivers.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Anticipated Period of Performance (if awarded): Base period from June 30, 2026, to June 29, 2027, with four option years extending to June 29, 2031. Installation activities are to be completed within 120 calendar days of contract award.
- Place of Performance: Six warehouse facilities on Fort Hood, Texas.
- Questions Due: May 28, 2026, by 4:00 PM CT.
- Responses Due: June 1, 2026, by 12:00 PM CT.
- Published Date: May 26, 2026.
Key Requirements
Contractors must comply with DoD WLAN guidance, implement an Operations Security (OPSEC) program, provide enterprise-grade hardware and cloud management solutions, and utilize OEM-certified field engineering staff. All necessary equipment, including edge routers/firewalls, access switches, WAPs, and cabling, must be provided by the contractor.
Additional Notes
This notice is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. Many specific details regarding service location, internet circuit speed, existing infrastructure, security, and power requirements will be provided in a future solicitation. All questions must be submitted via email with the subject line beginning with "P0000."