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A060634
Response Deadline
Apr 13, 2026, 10:00 PM(PDT)4 days
Eligibility
Contract Type
Sources Sought
RFI Amendment to all access to SOW, no further changes where made.
Sources Sought/Request for Information (RFI)
Project Title: Dorm Internet Services
Issuing Office: AFMC AFTC/PZIOA Contracting office
1.0 Introduction and Purpose
Edwards AFB Contracting office is conducting market research to identify parties having an
interest in and the resources to support a requirement for high-speed broadband internet services
to a dormitory environment. This project will encompass a minimum of
400 individual rooms. The provided internet service must meet or exceed the Federal
Communications Commission's (FCC) current broadband speed benchmarks.
Additionally, and authority to operate (ATO) is required.
Disclaimer: This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not
constitute a solicitation. A response to this RFI is not an offer and cannot be accepted by the
Government to form a binding contract. The Government is not liable for any costs associated
with responding to this RFI. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as
proprietary will be handled accordingly.
Vendors are encouraged to respond to this sources sought notice, as responses will be used to 1)
define the final requirement and 2) develop the acquisition strategy, which may include potential
small business set-asides.
2.0 Background
The project requires the installation and management of a broadband internet infrastructure to
service a large dormitory complex. The network must be capable of providing reliable, high-speed internet to each of the 400 rooms.
A key consideration for this project is the presence of existing telecommunications infrastructure
within the buildings, installed by another commercial provider. Respondents should address the
opportunities and challenges this presents, including the potential for using, upgrading, or
replacing the current wiring.
3.0 Respondent Information
Please provide the following administrative information for your company:
Company Name
CAGE Code
SAM Unique Entity ID (UEI)
Small Business Status Under NAICS 517111
CMMC Compliance Level
Point of Contact (POC) Name
POC Title
POC Phone Number
POC Email
4.0 Questions for Industry
Please provide detailed and comprehensive answers to the following questions to help us fully
understand your capabilities and recommendations.
4.1 Corporate Experience
• Describe your company's experience providing broadband internet services to multi dwelling units (MDUs) such as dormitories, hotels, or apartment complexes of a similar
scale (400 rooms).
• Provide at least two examples of past projects of similar scope and complexity, including
the services provided and the outcomes.
4.2 Technical Approach
• Describe your proposed technical solution for delivering broadband service that meets or
exceeds the FCC's benchmark of 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload speeds to
each room.
• What are the advantages and disadvantages of providing access via individual in-room
access points versus a shared access point model for a dormitory environment.
• What are the infrastructure requirements for your proposed solution, including but not
limited to cabling, network hardware, and any necessary construction?
• Provide a welcome page for end-users to accept user terms and manage their own
profiles.
• How would you propose to offer tiered speed upgrades for individual users who may
require faster speeds for activities such as online gaming? Describe the technical
implementation and the proposed billing/management model.
4.3 Existing Infrastructure and Transition
• Describe your process for transitioning service from an incumbent provider. Specifically,
how do you manage the switchover to prevent or minimize a lapse in internet service for
residents? What should residents expect during the transition period?
• What is your approach to assessing existing in-building wiring (e.g., coaxial, Cat5/6
Ethernet, fiber) to determine if it can support modern, high-speed services?
• If the existing wiring is deemed insufficient, what is your proposed solution for a "rip and
replace" of the infrastructure? Provide a high-level overview of this process and the
expected impact.
• Are you familiar with technologies that can deliver high-speed internet over existing
coaxial or telephone wiring (e.g., MoCA, G.hn)? If so, describe a scenario where you
might propose using such technology.
4.4 Cost and Pricing
Note: Any cost data provided will be used to formulate the Government's budgetary estimate
only and is not contractually obligating to the vendor.
• Provide a Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) cost estimate for the complete installation
of the required infrastructure, considering both a "rip and replace" scenario and a scenario
where existing wiring is leveraged.
• What is the estimated monthly cost per room or per user for the baseline service that
meets the FCC's broadband speed benchmark?
• Please provide a sample pricing structure for individual speed upgrades, including
different tiers and associated costs.
4.5 Project Management and Risk
• What is a realistic timeline for the completion of the infrastructure installation, from
contract award to full operational capability?
• What do you identify as the primary risks associated with this project, and what are your
proposed mitigation strategies?
5.0 Submission Instructions
Interested parties are requested to submit their responses to this RFI in writing to the Edwards AFB Contracting office
via email to Tammie Umsted @tammie.umsted@us.af.mil, and Simone Kelly-Stofik @simone.kelly-stofik@us.af.mil, by the
response date of 13 April 2026 3:00pm PST. Please include the RFI title in the subject
line of your email.
We appreciate your time and effort in responding to this RFI. The information you provide will
be instrumental in helping us develop a comprehensive and effective solution for this important
project
DEPT OF DEFENSE
DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE
AIR FORCE MATERIEL COMMAND
AIR FORCE TEST CENTER
FA9301 AFTC PZIO
FA9301 AFTC PZIO
CP 661-277-7575
5 SOUTH WOLFE AVE BLDG 2800
EDWARDS AFB, CA, 93524-1185
NAICS
Wired Telecommunications Carriers
Set-Aside
No Set aside used