Dorm Internet Services
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 conducting market research through a Sources Sought/Request for Information (RFI) for Dorm Internet Services at Edwards Air Force Base, CA. This RFI seeks to identify qualified vendors capable of providing high-speed broadband internet to a minimum of 400 dormitory rooms, meeting or exceeding FCC benchmarks, and requiring an Authority to Operate (ATO). Responses will inform the final requirement definition and acquisition strategy. Responses are due April 13, 2026.
Scope of Work
The project involves the installation and management of a broadband internet infrastructure to service a large dormitory complex. Key requirements include:
- Providing reliable, high-speed internet to each of 400 rooms.
- Meeting or exceeding FCC broadband speed benchmarks (100 Mbps download / 20 Mbps upload).
- Addressing existing telecommunications infrastructure, including potential for using, upgrading, or replacing current wiring.
- Providing a welcome page for end-users and offering tiered speed upgrades.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- Purpose: Market research for planning and acquisition strategy development.
- Set-Aside: Potential for small business set-asides in future acquisition.
- Response Due: April 13, 2026, 3:00 PM PST
- Published: March 30, 2026
Questions for Industry
Respondents are asked to provide detailed answers on:
- Corporate Experience: Experience with multi-dwelling units (MDUs) of similar scale (400 rooms), with at least two project examples.
- Technical Approach: Proposed solution for meeting FCC benchmarks, advantages/disadvantages of access point models, infrastructure requirements, welcome page, and tiered speed upgrade models.
- Existing Infrastructure and Transition: Process for transitioning from an incumbent provider, assessing existing wiring (coaxial, Cat5/6, fiber), "rip and replace" solutions, and familiarity with technologies like MoCA/G.hn.
- Cost and Pricing: Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) for installation (rip and replace vs. leveraging existing), estimated monthly cost per room/user, and sample pricing for speed upgrades.
- Project Management and Risk: Realistic timeline for installation and proposed mitigation strategies for identified risks.
Submission Instructions
Interested parties must submit responses in writing via email to Tammie Umsted (tammie.umsted@us.af.mil) and Simone Kelly-Stofik (simone.kelly-stofik@us.af.mil) by the deadline. The RFI title must be included in the email subject line. Respondents should provide company administrative information, including CAGE Code, SAM UEI, Small Business Status under NAICS 517111, and CMMC Compliance Level.
Additional Notes
This RFI is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. The Government is not liable for response costs. Proprietary information will be handled accordingly. Cost data is for budgetary estimates only.