Notice ID: e0cb3aa8082e44278ecd4ac6d38a693cSources Sought
Local Telecommunication Service, Maxwell AFB, Al
Archived on June 19, 2026. Sources Sought posted by DEPT OF DEFENSE (DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE) on June 4, 2026. Solicitation FA330026P0604.
NAICS 517111 (Wired Telecommunications Carriers). Place of performance: Montgomery, Alabama. Original response deadline: . Full description on SAM.gov.
Description
The 42d Contracting Squadron, Maxwell AFB, AL is requesting information from industry to assist in finalizing the acquisition strategy to provide essential Local Telecommunication Services (LTS) and features in accordance with the attached Draft Performance Work Statement (PWS). All feedback and information received may be used to determine the appropriate acquisition strategy.
NOTES OF IMPORTANCE:
- A solicitation does not exist for this requirement. This is only a sources sought notice, so please do not submit proposals. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this notice.
- If the Government decides to pursue a solicitation, portions of your responses to this sources sought may be incorporated into the final solicitation. Respondents are discouraged from submitting any information deemed competition-sensitive or proprietary.
- Respondents will not be reimbursed for any costs incurred in responding to this sources sought. Information submitted will not be returned to the respective respondents.
- Oral submissions of information will not be considered in response to this sources sought.
To assist the Government in developing a potential acquisition strategy, please provide the following information:
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Provide the Company’s full name, address, point of contact, telephone number, and e-mail address.
Type of business, (i.e., small, small disadvantaged, woman-owned, Hub Zone, serviced-disabled veteran-owned small business, large business, etc.). CAGE Code and DUNS Number.
- Under which NAICS code does your company usually provide the requirements described in the attached PWS? Please provide rationale for your answer if different from NAICS 517311.
- Please describe any customary commercial contract terms or conditions that you feel would make any resulting contract more effective if applicable.
- CAPABILITIES: The Government is seeking qualified, experienced sources interested in providing Local Telecommunication Services (see attached Draft PWS). Please address the following regarding your capabilities in meeting the requirements below:
- Is your company capable of meeting this requirement in accordance with the attached Draft PWS? Please respond “Yes or No.”
- If your response to question 2.a. above was “Yes”, please provide detailed capabilities to support your response. Please provide any previous contracts work, to include points of contact, telephone number and email address.
- Is your company registered with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and certified with the Public Utilities Commission (PUC)?
If your response to question 2.c. above was “Yes”, please provide documentation to support your response (ex: Certification).
- Is your company mostly facilities-based? If not, specifically describe your approach to providing local exchange telephone services.
RESPONSES: Responses to this notice shall be provided in writing via e-mail to Ms. Katrice Barganier (Contract Specialist) at katrice.barganier@us.af.mil and Mr. Jeremy Kersey (Contracting Officer) at jeremy.kersey.1@us.af.mil (334) 953-3526. All responses shall be received no later than 12 June 2026 @ 12:00 PM CDT.
ATTACHMENT:
- Attachment 1 Performance Work Statement (PWS)
Overview
Agency:
Department of WarDepartment of the Air Force
Office:AIR EDUCATION AND TRAINING COMMAND.FA3300 42 CONS CC
Posted:June 4, 2026
NAICS:517111: Wired Telecommunications Carriers
Last Updated:Aug 21, 2026
PSC:DG11: IT and Telecom - Network: Satellite Communications and Telecom Access Services
Response Deadline:
Set-Aside:Not specified
Type:Sources Sought
Place of Performance:Montgomery, Alabama, 36112
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FA330026P0604- Market Research
Pre-solicitation or formal solicitation typically follows within 30–180 days. (estimate)
- Market ResearchCurrentJun 4, 2026
Local Telecommunication Service, Maxwell AFB, Al
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(ii) The solicitation number is W91RUS25QA015. This solicitation is a Request for Quote (RFQ) IAW FAR Parts 12 and 13. (iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2025-04. (iv) The applicable NAICS code is 517111 and the small business size standard is less than 1500 employees. This acquisition is not set-aside for small businesses. (v) The contract line item numbers and items, quantities and unit of issue are identified on the attached Pricing Schedule. The contract scope and requirements are described in the attached Statement of Work (SOW). The Statement of Work is available under the attachments section below. (vi) This Request for Quote (RFQ) is for the local voice and data circuits listed in Appendix 10 of the Statement of Work for the Redstone Arsenal, AL. (vii) Performance Periods: Installation/Cut-Over (CLIN 0001) Base Year, 12 months (CLIN 0002) Option Year One, 12 months (CLIN 0003) Option Year Two, 12 months (CLIN 0004) Option Year Three, 12 months (CLIN 0005) Option Year Four, 12 months (CLIN 0006) (viii) Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial, applies to this acquisition including the following addendum: 52.212-1 Addendum (b) Submission of Offers. (13) Quotations will only be accepted from facilities-based incumbent and competitive local exchange carriers certified by the State of Alabama to provide local exchange services. Quotations will not be accepted for third party agents or resellers who are not local exchange carriers. (14) Submit quotations via e-mail to the Contracting Officer not later than the response date and time specified in the announcement. (15) Submit the following with each quotation: Contracting Information (A) The Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number of the Offeror registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). (B) Proof the Offeror is a facilities-based carrier certified to provide local exchange services within the State of California. Quotations will only be accepted from facilities-based carriers certified to provide local exchange services that result in the US Army having a primary contractual relationship as the Customer of Record with the LEC providing the circuits. This is not a requirement for contract management or administrative services and quotations from offerors proposing to act as an agent, proxy, or broker for a local exchange carrier will not be accepted. (ii) Pricing. Submit a completed copy of the attached price quotation spreadsheet including the Offeror's prices and all applicable taxes, fees and surcharges. Unit prices must be limited to two decimal places. Identify non-priced SLINs by entering NSP or NC in the unit price. The US Army is a Federal Government entity, and as such, is exempt from certain taxes. Offerors must identify and include the quantity and amounts of all applicable taxes, fees and surcharges on the Pricing Schedule. Quotations should not include any taxes from which the Federal Government is exempt. (ii) Technical Solution. A detailed narrative and network diagram describing the Offeror's facilities, network, and infrastructure to deliver all of the circuits in the Statement of Work to the demarcation locations. Technical solutions that do not include all of the circuits required in the Statement of Work will not be accepted. This is not a requirement for contract management services and quotations from offerors proposing to act as reseller or agent (iii) Past Performance Information. Provide information from recent contracts performed within the last three (3) years, which are considered relevant in demonstrating ability to perform local exchange services involving similar scope, magnitude of effort, and complexities as the services described in this solicitation. Include the following administrative data for each referenced contract submitted: Offeror's company name; contracting agency; contract number; brief description of contract; contract type (i.e., fixed price, time and material, etc.); period of performance, identification of any significant achievements or past problems and resolution; and name, address, telephone number, and email address of program manager and Contracting Officer. Period of Acceptance of Offers. The Offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 90 days from the date specified for receipt of quotations. Multiple awards. This award shall be made on an all or none basis. Offerors must provide a quotation to provide ALL of the circuits in the Statement of Work, Appendix 10. Quotations that do not include all of the circuits required in the Statement of Work will not be considered. End of 52.212-1 Addendum (viiii) Provision 52.212-2, Evaluations, applies to this acquisition including the following addendum: Addendum to FAR 52.212-2 (a) The Government will award a firm-fixed price contract to the responsible Offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: Price The total amount for the base year and all option years will be evaluated from the Pricing Schedule. Technical Capability - Acceptable is defined as a quotation that clearly meets the minimum requirements of the solicitation. Unacceptable is defined as a quotation that does not clearly meet the minimum requirements of the solicitation. Past Performance - The Government will conduct an evaluation and review of all recent past performance data obtained to determine how closely the work performed under these efforts relates to the proposed effort and how well that work was performed. The Offeror shall consider the requirements contained in FAR Clauses 52.212-1 when submitting their past performance references. Past performance shall be evaluated based on how recent, relevant and the quality of services rendered. To consider relevancy and quality the past performance evaluation will consider all aspects of an offerors' past performance. For purposes of this evaluation, recent is defined as contracts performed within the past three (3) years from the issuance date of the solicitation. This factor will be rated as Acceptable or Unacceptable. Acceptable is defined as the pass performance clearly meets the minimum requirements of the solicitation. Unacceptable is defined as the past performance does not clearly meet the minimum requirements of the solicitation. (x) Offerors are encouraged to complete all Representations and Certifications electronically at the System for Award Management website located at URL https://sam.gov/ . If not completed on-line, Offerors must include a completed copy of the provisions at FAR 52.212-3, which can be obtained at https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far, FAR Part 52 or online at https://sam.gov/. (xi) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition to include the following addenda: 52.212-4 Addendum (w) Continuity of Services and Option to Extend Telecommunication Services. (1) For all services required on this contract, the contractor shall continue to provide services until a release date is established by the Government as a result of competition (cutover complete) or termination (including termination for cause or government convenience). (2) The Contractor recognizes that the services under this contract are vital to the Government and must be continued without interruption and that, before contract expiration, a successor, either the Government or another Contractor, may continue them. The Contractor agrees to - (i) Provide transitioning of services during cutover period without termination liability charges; (ii) Exercise its best efforts and cooperation to effect an orderly and efficient transition. The Contractor shall (i) Provide transitioning of services during cutover period without termination liability charges; (ii) Exercise its best efforts and cooperation to effect an orderly and efficient transition to a successor; and (iii) Notify the Government of any services not cutover after contract expiration. End of 52.212-4 Addendum (xii) Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. In addition, clauses required by the FAR/DFARS/AFFARS, either by reference or full text, will also apply (clauses may be obtained via the internet at https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far). 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference, Feb 1998. For purposes of this provision, the fill-in is completed as follows: https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference, Feb 1998. For purposes of this clause, the fill-in is completed as follows: https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far | Combined Synopsis | 517111 | No Set-Aside | 09/01/2026 | 11/06/2026 | Huntsville, AL | |
Keesler Air Force Base Telecommunication Services in accordance with (IAW) Performance Work Statement (PWS) 14 Oct 2026 - Post additional questions and answers. 06 Oct 2026 - Post Amendment 0001 and add questions and answers. Site Visit. An organized site visit will be conducted on 07 October 2026 at 9:00 a.m., Central Daylight Time (CDT). Site Visit POC: Stacey Zawalski Address: 712 Gen Chappie James Ave, Building 2801, Keesler Air Force Base (AFB), MS, 39534 Telephone: 228-377-1829 All site visit participants must have a base pass in order to attend. Unless you already have base access i.e. retired military ID card or have a current badge/pass due to an ongoing contract held on Keesler AFB, a pass must be obtained from the Keesler AFB visitor center. Participation is limited to NO MORE THAN 2 representatives from a company. An email containing the full name (as it appears on their REAL identification card) of each site visit attendee must be sent to Stacey Zawalski at stacey.zawalski.1@us.af.mil and Priscilla Brown at priscilla.brown.5@us.af.mil no later than 06 October 2026 at 10:00 a.m. CDT. In order to gain access to the base to attend the site visit you must have a form of REAL ID-compliant identification, and if driving, a vehicle registration and vehicle proof of insurance document. Participants may pickup their pass from the visitor center at Division Street Gate entrance to Keesler AFB at least two (2) hours before the site visit is scheduled. Visitor Center hours of operation are Monday - Thursday, 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CDT and Friday 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. CDT. It is highly recommended to arrive at the visitor center at least two (2) hours before the scheduled start time of the site visit, as the average wait time at the visitor center can range from 45 to 90 minutes. The visitor center is normally the least busy between 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. CDT. Please plan to get your base pass early, as we do not want to delay the site visit start time due to waiting on participants to get their pass. Participants will meet at Building 2801, Keesler AFB, MS, 39534 on the specified date and time of the scheduled site visit. | Solicitation | 517111 | No Set-Aside | 10/14/2026 | 10/19/2026 | Biloxi, MS | |
Keesler Air Force Base Telecommunication Services in accordance with (IAW) Performance Work Statement (PWS) 06 Oct 2026 - Post Amendment 0001 and add questions and answers. Site Visit. An organized site visit will be conducted on 07 October 2026 at 9:00 a.m., Central Daylight Time (CDT). Site Visit POC: Stacey Zawalski Address: 712 Gen Chappie James Ave, Building 2801, Keesler Air Force Base (AFB), MS, 39534 Telephone: 228-377-1829 All site visit participants must have a base pass in order to attend. Unless you already have base access i.e. retired military ID card or have a current badge/pass due to an ongoing contract held on Keesler AFB, a pass must be obtained from the Keesler AFB visitor center. Participation is limited to NO MORE THAN 2 representatives from a company. An email containing the full name (as it appears on their REAL identification card) of each site visit attendee must be sent to Stacey Zawalski at stacey.zawalski.1@us.af.mil and Priscilla Brown at priscilla.brown.5@us.af.mil no later than 06 October 2026 at 10:00 a.m. CDT. In order to gain access to the base to attend the site visit you must have a form of REAL ID-compliant identification, and if driving, a vehicle registration and vehicle proof of insurance document. Participants may pickup their pass from the visitor center at Division Street Gate entrance to Keesler AFB at least two (2) hours before the site visit is scheduled. Visitor Center hours of operation are Monday - Thursday, 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CDT and Friday 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. CDT. It is highly recommended to arrive at the visitor center at least two (2) hours before the scheduled start time of the site visit, as the average wait time at the visitor center can range from 45 to 90 minutes. The visitor center is normally the least busy between 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. CDT. Please plan to get your base pass early, as we do not want to delay the site visit start time due to waiting on participants to get their pass. Participants will meet at Building 2801, Keesler AFB, MS, 39534 on the specified date and time of the scheduled site visit. | Solicitation | 517111 | No Set-Aside | 10/06/2026 | 10/19/2026 | Biloxi, MS | |
NOTICE: IAW RFO 5.101, this is a presolicitation notice of intent and does not constitute a commitment, implied or otherwise, that AFTC/PZIOB will take procurement action on this matter. This is NOT a request for proposals, applications, proposal abstracts, or quotation. This presolicitation notice shall not be construed as an obligation on the part of the Government. Further, the Government will NOT be responsible nor reimburse any submitters of information for any expense incurred in furnishing this information. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. Any organization responding to this notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed. The information provided will be used to assess trade-offs and alternatives available for the potential requirement. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted. ACTION: The United States Air Force Test Center/Directorate of Contracting (AFTC/PZIOB) Edwards AFB, CA, intends to award a single source contract to Charter Communications Operating LLC in order to provide AF Plant 42 a fully managed commercial internet service contract with provider to support 11 buildings and ensure reliable connectivity for Emergency Response operations, Mission Partners, distinguished visitors, training activities, and overall quality‑of‑life improvements. The applicable NAICS code is 517111 (Wired Telecommunications Carriers) with a size standard of 1,500 employees. The applicable Product Service Code is DG11 (IT and Telecom—Network: Satellite Communications and Telecom Access Services). The resulting award is anticipated to be a Firm Fixed-Price Option Contract with 1 base year and 4 options which will be evaluated at time of award. JUSTIFICATION: The Government intends to solicit with only one source under the authority of RFO 6.103-1(b), Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements, which states, “Agencies may contract without providing for full and open competition when the supplies or services required by the agency are available from only one responsible source and no other type of supplies or services will satisfy agency requirement." This justification is based on verification from the AFLCMC Information System Security Manager (ISSM) that this contractor is currently the sole provider with the required body of evidence artifacts to display Commercial Internet Service Provider (CISP) compliance for Edwards/AF Plant 42 installations. Additionally, the Director of Installation Support for AF Plant 42 verified the unit has thoroughly evaluated alternatives to using a CISP and determined those alternatives to be inadequate for mission needs. The ISSM provided a signed Authorization to Operate (ATO) concurrence for Security Relevant Change (SRC) on 28 July 2026, supporting the addition of services from Charter Communications Operating LLC to the required AF Plant 42 buildings. Proceeding with full and open competition for this effort would unduly delay the requirement and result in duplication of effort as implementation of new equipment not currently intergrated at the installation would require a number of artifacts to be prepared and submitted for higher-level review from the Security Control Assessor. As a result of the authorizations and security policies mandated for CISP requirements which have been accomplished by Charter Communications Operating LLC for Edwards AFB/AF Plant 42, it is in the best interest of the Government to proceed with a single source. RESPONSES All responsible sources may submit a quotation as appropriate, which will be considered by the agency when submitted via email to the following Points of Contact by the deadline of 12:00pm PDT, 21 October 2026: Suzanna Kussman, Contracting Officer, Email: suzanna.kussman@us.af.mil Elsa Ortiz Aguilar, Contract Specialist, Email: elsa.ortiz_aguilar@us.af.mil Tonya Howard, Contract Specialist, Email: tonya.howard.2@us.af.mil No telephone responses will be accepted. Any information submitted by respondents to this presolicitation notice is strictly voluntary. To the maximum extent possible, please submit non-proprietary information. Any proprietary information submitted should be identified as such and will be properly protected from disclosure. No classified information shall be submitted. Any response submitted by respondents constitutes consent for that submission to be reviewed by Government personnel. | Pre-Solicitation | 517111 | No Set-Aside | 10/06/2026 | 10/21/2026 | Edwards, CA | |
Keesler Air Force Base Telecommunication Services in accordance with (IAW) Performance Work Statement (PWS) Site Visit. An organized site visit will be conducted on 07 October 2026 at 9:00 a.m., Central Daylight Time (CDT). Site Visit POC: Stacey Zawalski Address: 712 Gen Chappie James Ave, Building 2801, Keesler Air Force Base (AFB), MS, 39534 Telephone: 228-377-1829 All site visit participants must have a base pass in order to attend. Unless you already have base access i.e. retired military ID card or have a current badge/pass due to an ongoing contract held on Keesler AFB, a pass must be obtained from the Keesler AFB visitor center. Participation is limited to NO MORE THAN 2 representatives from a company. An email containing the full name (as it appears on their REAL identification card) of each site visit attendee must be sent to Stacey Zawalski at stacey.zawalski.1@us.af.mil and Priscilla Brown at priscilla.brown.5@us.af.mil no later than 06 October 2026 at 10:00 a.m. CDT. In order to gain access to the base to attend the site visit you must have a form of REAL ID-compliant identification, and if driving, a vehicle registration and vehicle proof of insurance document. Participants may pickup their pass from the visitor center at Division Street Gate entrance to Keesler AFB at least two (2) hours before the site visit is scheduled. Visitor Center hours of operation are Monday - Thursday, 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CDT and Friday 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. CDT. It is highly recommended to arrive at the visitor center at least two (2) hours before the scheduled start time of the site visit, as the average wait time at the visitor center can range from 45 to 90 minutes. The visitor center is normally the least busy between 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. CDT. Please plan to get your base pass early, as we do not want to delay the site visit start time due to waiting on participants to get their pass. Participants will meet at Building 2801, Keesler AFB, MS, 39534 on the specified date and time of the scheduled site visit. | Solicitation | 517111 | No Set-Aside | 10/01/2026 | 10/19/2026 | Biloxi, MS |
Additional Details
Solicitation Number
FA330026P0604
Archive Date
Jun 19, 2026
Office Address
MAXWELL AFB, AL, 36112-6334