NM-SW NATIVE ARC-EHERNET REWIRE
Overview
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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 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), under the Department of the Interior, has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Ethernet Rewiring at its Southwestern Native Aquatic Resources and Recovery Center in Dexter, NM. This opportunity involves upgrading the internal network infrastructure in five buildings from CAT 3 to current CAT 6a cabling standards. Quotations are due by May 11, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
The project requires the removal of existing CAT 3 ethernet cables and the installation of new CAT 6a ethernet cables, adhering to IRTM Standards. Key deliverables include:
- Comprehensive Cabling Assessment & Planning, including a site survey and detailed network map.
- Running cables through designated pathways (walls, ceilings, conduits, cable trays).
- Proper termination and punch-down at patch panels and wall jacks.
- Thorough Testing & Certification, with documentation of test results, cable maps, and labeling schemes.
- Clear Labeling & Documentation of all cables, network diagrams, and port inventory.
- Complete cleanup of all debris and waste materials. Government-Furnished Equipment (GFE) includes specific Cisco C9200L Switches, Meraki Wi-Fi 6 Indoor APs, Meraki mGig PoE Injectors, antennas, LTU client radios, and an MS 130 switch.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Quotation (RFQ)
- Product Service Code: N059 (Installation Of Equipment: Electrical And Electronic Equipment Components)
- Period of Performance: May 18, 2026, to November 17, 2026.
- Set-Aside: The solicitation documents explicitly state this RFQ is not a small business set-aside, despite the SAM.gov metadata indicating a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Bidders should refer to the official RFQ documents for definitive set-aside status.
- Quotations Due: May 11, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET.
- Published: April 27, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
Quotations must be submitted to the issuing office by the specified deadline. Bidders are advised to consult the attached Statement of Work (SOW) and "FWS Agency Specific Requirements for IT Infrastructure" for detailed evaluation criteria. If unable to quote, bidders should indicate this on the provided form and return it.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Melissa Niemi, melissa_niemi@fws.gov, 612-713-5216.