Commercial Internet Services
Overview
Buyer
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PSC
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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 Commercial Internet Services at Keesler Air Force Base, MS. This opportunity seeks to establish a Firm Fixed-Price contract for commercial internet and Voice over Internet Protocol (VOIP) services, including all necessary personnel, equipment, and support. The acquisition is unrestricted, open to all eligible offerors. Proposals are due May 21, 2026, at 3:00 PM CST.
Scope of Work
This solicitation requires the provision of commercial internet and VOIP services to Keesler AFB, specifically to the Base Communications building 2801. Key requirements include:
- Commercial Internet Service: Initial bandwidth of 10 Gb, expandable up to 50 Gb, with a 99% uptime guarantee.
- Commercial VOIP Telephone Service: Intended as a secondary communication path, similar to commercial/residential IP services, with 99% uptime.
- Support: Maintain business hours of operation (7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday-Friday) and provide a 24-hour contact for after-hours support.
- Infrastructure: Establish a point of presence (POP) in building 2801. The government will provide space, power, and air conditioning.
- Security & Compliance: Adherence to physical and network security, OPSEC, FOIA, Privacy Act, CUI guidelines, and OSHA/Air Force safety standards.
- Deliverables: Personnel information roster, Quality Control Plan (QCP), and Safety and Health Plan.
Clarification from Q&A: The vendor is responsible for providing the commercial internet feed, but not for implementing or maintaining the base's Wi-Fi distribution system. The VOIP capability is for general IP services, not specific advanced VOIP requests.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Solicitation for commercial products and services.
- Pricing: Firm Fixed Price.
- Period of Performance: Base period from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, with multiple option periods extending through June 30, 2031.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted.
- Product Service Code: DG11 - Telecom Access And Other Usage Billing Services.
- Place of Performance: Keesler Air Force Base, Biloxi, MS.
Submission & Evaluation
- Offer Due Date: May 21, 2026, 3:00 PM Central Standard Time (CST).
- Submission Method: Quotes must be submitted electronically.
- Evaluation Factors: Compliance with solicitation requirements, price (completeness, fairness, reasonableness), and technical capability (prior experience, adequate resources for internet and VOIP services).
- Total Evaluated Price (TEP): Calculated based on the base period, all option periods, and a potential six-month extension.
- Offerors must provide a written statement confirming no exceptions are taken to the Performance Work Statement (PWS).
Site Visit & Questions
- Site Visit: Scheduled for May 14, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. CST at 500 Fisher Street, Building 701, Keesler AFB, MS 39534. Participants must RSVP by May 12, 2026, 9:30 a.m. CST, to stacey.zawalski@us.af.mil and arrange for base access (REAL ID, vehicle registration/insurance required). Limited to two representatives per company.
- Questions Due: May 18, 2026, 10:00 a.m. CST.
Contact Information
- Primary POC: Stacey Zawalski, stacey.zawalski.1@us.af.mil, 228-377-1829.