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FY 26 - FY 31 Unaccompanied Housing Wi-Fi

Issued by DEPT OF DEFENSE · DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE · AIR EDUCATION AND TRAINING COMMAND · FA3022 14 CONS LGCA · via SAM.gov — US federal contract opportunities

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Published
14 Sept 2026
Closes
18 Sept 2026, 17:00 UTC
Reference
FA302226Q0327
Location
MS, United States
Sector
communications-networks

Details

DEPT OF DEFENSE · DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE · AIR EDUCATION AND TRAINING COMMAND · FA3022 14 CONS LGCA is soliciting FY 26 - FY 31 Unaccompanied Housing Wi-Fi. Solicitation number FA302226Q0327. Classified under NAICS 517112 — Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite). Product/service code DG11 — IT and Telecom - Network: Telecom Access Services. Place of performance: MS, USA. Responses are due by 18 September 2026 17:00 UTC. Posted on SAM.gov, the US federal contract opportunities system; registration is required to bid.

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION NOTICE

SUBJECT: Request for Quotation (RFQ) – Unaccompanied Housing Wi-Fi

SOLICITATION NUMBER: FA302226Q0327

NOTICE TYPE: Solicitation

SET-ASIDE: Full and Open

NAICS CODE: 517112 (Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite))

1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with RFO part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Notice of Acquisition Strategy Change: This requirement was originally synopsized / intended as a sole-source procurement; however, following market research and Government review, the acquisition strategy has been updated to a Full and Open Competition to maximize competitive opportunities. This requirement is for a solution to engineer, furnish, install, test, and maintain a commercial wireless internet (Wi-Fi) service for the unaccompanied housing dormitories and designated common areas at Columbus Air Force Base (CAFB), MS. The objective is to deliver reliable, high-speed Internet access to all residents at no cost to them, in compliance with all Department of the Air Force policies. The purpose of this service is to provide Dorm Wireless Internet to 3-day rooms, 94 dorm rooms, and 3 outdoor pavilions postured on one campus at Columbus Air Force Base (AFB). The contractor shall provide installation and all necessary equipment, to include up to 73 modems, up to two WI-FI repeaters and up to seven 24 port switches as specified in the Statement of Work (SOW)  for a period of five years one (1) Base Year of 12 months and four (4) 12-month option years. Additionally, for Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) invoicing, the BPN for both the Inspector and the Acceptor is F1N3BA; no separate inspector is necessary. Solicitation number FA302226Q0327 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ).

2. SUBMISSION OF QUESTIONS

  • Deadline: 16 September 2026 at 12:00 PM CDT
  • Method: All questions must be submitted in writing via email to the primary and alternate Points of Contact (POCs) listed below.
  • Subject Line Requirement: You must include the solicitation number in your email subject line: FA302226Q0327 - Questions - [Your Company Name]

The Government is not obligated to answer any questions submitted after the deadline.

3. SUBMISSION OF QUOTES

  • Deadline: 18 September 2026 at 12:00 PM CDT
  • Method: A completed Quote and Technical Narrative IAW SOW must be submitted via email to both POCs listed below.
  • Subject Line Requirement: Include the solicitation number in the subject line: FA302226Q0327 - Quote Submission - [Your Company Name].
  • Verification: Ensure you request and receive a "Received" confirmation email to verify your submission was delivered successfully.
  • Formatting Note: Do not copy and paste the Statement of Work (SOW) into your Technical Narrative.

The Government is not obligated to accept any quotes or narratives submitted after the deadline.

4. SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM) REGISTRATION

All contractors who provide goods or services to the Department of Defense (DoD) must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award. Additionally, offerors must ensure that NAICS Code 517112 is active on their SAM profile. Failure to comply with SAM registration requirements will deem the offeror ineligible for award. Responses must contain sufficient detail for the Government to assess the source’s technical capability and transition approach. Submit responses through the contact method identified in the SAM.gov notice no later than the stated response deadline.

5. POINTS OF CONTACT

Primary:

John Brownlee, Contract Specialist

Phone: [contact details removed]

Email: [contact details removed]

Alternate:

Booth Dylan, Contracting Officer

Phone: [contact details removed]

Email: [contact details removed]

Context for bidders

We hold 4 notices from DEPT OF DEFENSE · DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE · AIR EDUCATION AND TRAINING COMMAND · FA3022 14 CONS LGCA, going back to August 2026 — 1 of them still open. They buy mostly in communications-networks, Construction & Infrastructure and Manufacturing & Supply. There are 30 open communications-networks tenders in United States. This one closes in 4 days.

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