Notice of Intent - SaberNet - Sole Source

SOL #: FA5606SaberNetSources SoughtSole Source

Overview

Buyer

APO, AE, 09126-3910, United States

Place of Performance

Spangdahlem, DE-RP, Germany

NAICS

Other Computer Related Services (541519)

PSC

Network Services Delivered As A Service, By Subscription, Or Service Contract. Physical And Wireless Networks Managed As A Service Connected To And From Core Data Centers, Work Areas, And Offices Connecting End Users To The Organization's Broader Networks. Network Services Delivered In Connection With Other Iaa S And Paa S Services. Cloud Based Network Management Services And Software Defined Networks (Sdn) Accessed By Service Contract Or Subscriptions. (DG10)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

1
Posted
Apr 28, 2026
2
Response Deadline
May 13, 2026, 1:00 PM

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 U.S. Air Force at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, has issued a Notice of Intent for a sole-source award to TKS for SaberNet broadband and Wi-Fi services in unaccompanied housing facilities. This Sources Sought aims to identify alternative strategies that could enable competition for these services.

Purpose & Background

Spangdahlem Air Base requires continued high-speed broadband and Wi-Fi capabilities in its housing facilities. The existing infrastructure was provided by TKS, which has indicated that other vendors cannot utilize their coaxial network. Installing new infrastructure would incur an estimated cost of $700,000 for five buildings, making TKS the only currently reasonable company to satisfy the requirement.

Scope of Work

The requirement, detailed in the Draft Performance Work Statement (PWS), is to provide, install, and maintain a comprehensive, turnkey wireless Wide Area Network (WAN) named "Saber Net." This includes:

  • 24/7 high-speed internet access (minimum 100 Mbps download / 20 Mbps upload) with no data caps for residents' personal devices.
  • Help Desk support (0800-1700, 7 days a week) and timely service call resolution.
  • Compliance with U.S. and German government regulations, including obtaining a valid German ISP license.
  • Security measures and content filtering.
  • Deliverables such as a Project Milestone Schedule, Installation Plan, and Monthly Performance Reports.

Place of Performance

Unaccompanied Housing Campus, Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany.

Contract & Timeline

  • Opportunity Type: Sources Sought / Notice of Intent (for Sole Source)
  • Set-Aside: None specified (implied sole source)
  • Response Due: May 13, 2026, 13:00Z
  • Published: April 28, 2026

Action Item

Interested parties are requested to review the draft PWS and respond by the deadline if an alternative strategy could be utilized to allow for competition for these services.

Contact Information

People

Points of Contact

Angelo MinisiniPRIMARY
angelo.minisini@us.af.mil
06565619523
Rhandal RodriquezSECONDARY
rhandal.rodriquez.2@us.af.mil
3144529501

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