Local voice and data circuits for the White Sands Missile Range, NM.

SOL #: W91RUS26QA014Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Dept Of The Army

W6QK ACC-APG CONT CT SW SECTOR

FORT HUACHUCA, AZ, 85613-5000, United States

Place of Performance

White Sands Missile Range, NM

NAICS

Wired Telecommunications Carriers (517111)

PSC

Telecom Access And Other Usage Billing Services. Includes Satellite Communications Access, Internet, Cellular Services, Landline And Telephone Services. Transport Services For Data And Voice Network Circuits And Associated Access Facilities And Services; Includes Dedicated And Virtual Data Networks. (DG11)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/eabf37e9489c4ecbb1a90284f6b978d7/view

Timeline

Posted

Mar 31, 2026

Last Updated

Mar 31, 2026

Submission Deadline

Jun 6, 2026, 5:00 AM

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 is seeking proposals for local voice and data circuits to support the White Sands Missile Range, NM. This Request for Quote (RFQ) is for facilities-based incumbent and competitive local exchange carriers certified by the State of New Mexico. The award will be a firm-fixed price contract on an "all or none" basis. Quotes 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. Services include:

Transmission facilities, equipment, materials, maintenance, and design.
Operator assistance, directory assistance, and E911 services.
Installation and cutover of services, with circuit termination at Government installations.
Restoration of service with defined response times (e.g., Catastrophic: 4 hours, Emergency: 8 hours).
Diversity/Diverse Routing for local communications services.
Future services as required by Appendix 10 of the Statement of Work (SOW).
Traffic analysis and updating of service records.

Contract Details

Solicitation Number: W91RUS26QA014
Type: Request for Quote (RFQ) under FAR Parts 12 and 13
Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price
Set-Aside: Not set-aside for small businesses
NAICS: 517111 (Small Business Size Standard: 1500 employees)
Place of Performance: White Sands Missile Range, NM
Period of Performance: Installation/Cut-Over (CLIN 0001) and Base Year (CLIN 0001), with potential option years.

Eligibility & Submission Requirements

Eligibility: Only facilities-based incumbent and competitive local exchange carriers certified by the State of New Mexico to provide local exchange services.
Submission: Via email to the Contracting Officer.
Required Documents:
- Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) registered in SAM.
- Proof of New Mexico certification as a facilities-based carrier.
- Completed pricing spreadsheet (2 decimal places, identify non-priced SLINs, exclude exempt taxes).
- Detailed narrative and network diagram for the technical solution.
- Past performance information from relevant contracts within the last three years.
Note: Quotations must include ALL circuits required in the SOW Appendix 10.

Evaluation Factors

Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose quote is most advantageous to the Government, considering:

Price: Total amount for base year and all option years.
Technical Capability: Acceptable/Unacceptable, based on meeting SOW requirements.
Past Performance: Acceptable/Unacceptable, based on recent (last 3 years), relevant, and quality of services rendered.