Local voice and data circuits for the Rock Island Arsenal, IL.
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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 is seeking proposals for local voice and data circuits for the Rock Island Arsenal, IL. This is a Request for Quote (RFQ), solicitation number W91RUS26QA018, issued under FAR Parts 12 and 13. This acquisition is not set-aside for small businesses. Quotations are due by June 6, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide local exchange access services, analog and digital access transport services, and inter/intra-Local Access Transport Area (LATA) interconnect functions for designated government demarcation points. Key services include:
- Transmission facilities, equipment, materials, maintenance, and design for local access and transport.
- Operator assistance, directory assistance, and E911 services.
- Local Commercial Communications Services (subscriber lines, exchange access trunks, transport services).
- Installation, cutover, CENTREX features, subscriber line relocation, and circuit termination.
- Restoration of service and maintenance, with defined timeframes for various outage severities (e.g., Catastrophic: 4 hours, Routine: 2 calendar days).
- Diversity/Diverse Routing, E911/311 Services, and Traffic Analysis.
Contract & Timeline
- Solicitation Type: Request for Quote (RFQ)
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price
- NAICS Code: 517111 (Telecommunications Carriers)
- Set-Aside: Not set-aside
- Performance Period: Installation/Cut-Over and Base Year.
- Response Due: June 6, 2026, via email to the Contracting Officer.
- Offer Validity: 90 days from quotation receipt date.
- Award Basis: All or none. Offerors must quote all circuits listed in the Statement of Work.
Submission Requirements
Offerors must submit:
- Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) registered in SAM.
- Proof of certification as a facilities-based incumbent or competitive local exchange carrier by the State of Illinois.
- A completed Pricing Schedule (attached) with all applicable taxes, fees, and surcharges identified.
- A detailed Technical Solution narrative and network diagram describing facilities, network, and infrastructure.
- Past Performance Information from recent contracts (within the last three years) demonstrating relevant experience in local exchange services.
Evaluation Factors
Award will be made to the offeror most advantageous to the Government, considering:
- Price: Total amount for the base year and all option years.
- Technical Capability: Must clearly meet minimum requirements (rated Acceptable/Unacceptable).
- Past Performance: Evaluated for recency (within 3 years), relevancy, and quality of services (rated Acceptable/Unacceptable).
Special Conditions
- Contractor must ensure continuity of services and assist with an orderly transition to a successor without termination liability charges.
- Government will provide rack space and electrical power; contractor equipment must be upgradeable/expandable.
- Compliance with all applicable Federal, State, local, and Army regulations, including security, safety, and environmental matters, is required.