Tongass National Forest IT Infrastructure Upgrades
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
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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 USDA Forest Service, Tongass National Forest (TNF), through its USDA-FS, CSA NORTHWEST 4 office, is soliciting proposals for IT Infrastructure Upgrades in Ketchikan, AK. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity aims to extend Agency Dedicated Internet (ADI) service across multiple facilities and Ranger Districts on the TNF. The procurement involves various IT equipment and related components. Offers are due June 18, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for the procurement and delivery of IT equipment to upgrade and extend ADI service. Key items include:
- Plywood backboards, server cabinets (12U), wall mount racks (12U), and rack shelving.
- Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS) and emergency power supplies (200W to 700W).
- Patch panels (Cat 6A shielded), rack bonding busbars, jumper kits, and Telecommunications Ground Bus Bars (TMGB).
- Various fiber optic cables (aerial, direct burial), enclosures, panels, patch cables, transceivers, and converters.
- Ethernet patch cables, bulk Ethernet cable, connector plugs, and RJ45 to RJ11 converter adapters.
- Mounting hardware, rack screws, sealant, conduit adapters, bushings, utility marking posts, and cable pulling tools (fish sticks, fish tape). All items are to be delivered FOB Destination, with specific quantities and locations detailed in an attached table.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price, Purchase Order.
- Period of Performance: June 30, 2026, to July 31, 2026.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS Code: 334118 (Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing) with a 1000-employee size standard.
- Questions Deadline: June 08, 2026, 1:00 PM AK Time.
- Answers Posted: June 12, 2026, 1:00 PM AK Time.
- Offer Submission Deadline: June 18, 2026, 12:00 PM AK Time, via email.
Submission & Evaluation
Offerors must submit three separate attachments: Technical Capability (Word or PDF), Past Performance (PDF), and Price (Excel). Award will be made to the offeror providing the most advantageous quote based on:
- Factor 1: Technical Capabilities (Delivery Plan/Schedule and Salient Description).
- Factor 2: Past Performance (assessed for recency, relevancy, and rated Acceptable/Unacceptable).
- Factor 3: Price (primary evaluation factor, assessed for reasonableness and completeness).
Additional Notes
A manufacturer warranty of at least one year is required. Manufacturer's specifications, product details, O&M manuals, and warranty information are due no later than 15 business days after contract award. Offerors must acknowledge receipt and understanding of any amendments. The government reserves the right to require submission of Other Than Certified Cost or Pricing Data.