Premise Wiring B246 & B414
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 Air Force is soliciting proposals for a Total Small Business Set-Aside contract to upgrade the premise wiring infrastructure to Cat-6 in Buildings 246 (B246) and 414 (B414) at Columbus Air Force Base (AFB), Mississippi. This effort includes engineering, furnishing, installing, and testing (EFI&T) new wiring, as well as removing existing outdated infrastructure. Proposals are due by May 29, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall EFI&T new Cat-6 cabling, including approximately 24 cable/jacks for B246 and 12 cable/jacks for B414. Key tasks include:
- Removal and disposal of existing outdated cabling and termination materials.
- Installation of new Cat-6 patch panels, outlet/jacks (PANDUIT MINI COM, orange jacks), and appropriate horizontal/vertical cable management.
- Re-use of existing wall-mounted COM cabinets.
- Installation of cable support hardware (trays, J-hooks) and fire-stopping cable penetrations.
- Grounding and bonding of new and existing infrastructure.
- Compliance with current ANSI/TIA telecommunication installation and testing commercial standards and Columbus AFB installation standards.
- Labeling of all components (cabinets, equipment, cables, faceplates, patch panels) per specified standards.
- Provision of new Cat-6 patch cords for connections.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Place of Performance: Columbus AFB, MS
- Period of Performance: 90 days after contract award.
- Proposal Due Date: May 29, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT
- Published Date: May 21, 2026
Performance Standards & Special Requirements
- Warranty: One-year warranty or manufacturer's standard commercial warranty (whichever is longer), including a one-year workmanship warranty.
- Equipment: Purchased equipment must be new, not refurbished, and maintainable/supportable for at least five years.
- Quality Assurance: Contractor must provide a Quality Control Plan, weekly status reports, and conduct comprehensive testing (pre, in-progress, post, cutover).
- Personnel: Requires a US citizen Project Manager (PM) and an on-site Site Point of Contact (POC), both proficient in English. No security clearances are required; work is UNCLASSIFIED, with government escorts provided if needed. Base access requires a Site Visit Request Letter.
- Deliverables: Include As-Built drawings, Work Schedule, Status Reports, Meeting Minutes, Cutover and Test Plan, Test Report, Equipment Catalog Data, Shop Drawings, Installation Instructions, Operations and Maintenance Manuals, and Project Record Documents.
- Compliance: Adherence to Federal, State, and Base safety, security, and environmental regulations.
Attachments
Key attachments include an updated Statement of Work (SOW), Provisions and Clauses (FAR/DFARS), and a Wage Determination (Service Contract Act) for labor cost estimation. Questions and Answers are also available.