Premise wire

SOL #: FA481926Q0032Sources Sought

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE
Dept Of The Air Force
FA4819 325 CONS PKP
TYNDALL AFB, FL, 32403, United States

Place of Performance

Tyndall AFB, FL

NAICS

Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors (238210)

PSC

Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Electrical And Electronic Equipment Components (J059)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Timeline

1
Posted
May 15, 2026
2
Response Deadline
May 29, 2026, 9:00 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 Department of the Air Force is conducting a Sources Sought for Premise Wiring services at Tyndall AFB, FL. This opportunity seeks qualified small businesses to engineer, furnish, install, and test (EFI&T) premise wiring within Building 549 to support the Unclassified but Sensitive Internet Protocol Router Network (NIPRNet). This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Responses are due by May 29, 2026.

Scope of Work

The project requires the contractor to provide all materials, labor, management, tools, and transportation for the EFI&T of premise wiring. Key tasks include:

  • Installation of new network cabinets, UPS, patch panels, network switches, and Fiber Optic Cables (FOC) in existing Comm Rooms 122 and 133.
  • Termination of all Cat 6 cables into new patch panels, with all Cat 6 cables being "home run" to approved locations and not exceeding 300 feet.
  • Ensuring all equipment and network cabinets are properly grounded and bonded.
  • Installation of faceplates flush mount or using raceway/conduit, painted to match wall surfaces.
  • Routing cables in a structured, orderly manner, secured with appropriate hardware, and fire stopping all penetrations.
  • Using plenum-rated cables where required and "Blue" colored sheath for new Cat 6 cabling.
  • Labeling, testing, and certifying all new cable installations to Category 6 specifications.
  • Restoration of all disturbed grounds, base property, and working areas to their original condition.
  • Disposal of project waste off-base, with removed premise wiring transported to DRMO.

Management & Schedule

A full-time, on-site Project Manager is required, along with quality assurance support. The contractor must provide a milestone schedule and chair weekly Integrated Product Team (IPT) meetings. The Period of Performance is not to exceed three months after project start. Routine work hours are 0600-1500, Monday-Friday.

Deliverables & Warranty

Key deliverables include As-Built Drawings, Work Schedule, Status Reports, Meeting Minutes, Test Reports, Test Plan, and Acceptance Test Plan. A one-year warranty is required for both the system/project and workmanship.

Security & Place of Performance

The work is UNCLASSIFIED, but personnel accessing classified areas may require a DoD Secret Security Clearance. Contractor personnel must wear identification badges. The Place of Performance is Tyndall AFB, FL.

Contract & Timeline

  • Type: Sources Sought
  • Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
  • Response Due: May 29, 2026, 05:00 PM EDT
  • Published: May 15, 2026, 04:18 PM EDT
  • Product Service Code: J059 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Electrical And Electronic Equipment Components)

People

Points of Contact

SSgt Angel ClarkePRIMARY
David VolbergSECONDARY

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