How to bid on Commercial Internet Services for UH Dormitories for the Air Force

What the Air Force is buying

The Department of the Air Force is seeking a contractor to provide and install commercial internet services for unaccompanied housing dormitories at Vandenberg Space Force Base in Lompoc, California. This includes furnishing all labor, supervision, management, tools, materials, equipment, facilities, transportation, and incidental engineering.

The service requires modems, routers, switches, software, and content filtering for inappropriate material. The internet service must exceed 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload. The contractor will also upgrade hardware in the Titan (Bldg 13135) telecommunication room, dispose of old hardware, and install new cables and hardware in common areas. A login landing page with terms and conditions is also required.

Key dates and deadlines

Questions regarding this solicitation are due by 12:00 PM (PDT) on Friday, August 28, 2026. All questions should be submitted via email to the Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer.

Quotations are due by 12:00 PM (PDT) on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. This is a firm deadline, and late submissions will not be considered. The government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation at any time.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is a 100% small-business set-aside, making it suitable for small businesses specializing in telecommunications, internet service provision, and network infrastructure. The applicable NAICS code is 517111 (Wired Telecommunications Carriers) with a size standard of 1,500 employees.

Firms with experience in installing and maintaining commercial internet services, including network equipment upgrades, cabling, and content filtering solutions, would be well-suited for this project. Experience with government or military facilities is also beneficial, though not explicitly required.

How to respond

To access the solicitation details, click “View original source” on the portal. If the first click takes you to the portal’s homepage, click it again to go directly to the bid. You may need a free account to view all documents, but this is not always necessary.

All questions and offers must be submitted via email to Jessica Rowe, Contract Specialist, at [email protected], and Kristofer Clark, Contracting Officer, at [email protected]. Ensure your submission adheres to the specified deadlines.

Tips for a competitive response

Carefully review the Statement of Work (SOW) to ensure your proposed solution meets all technical requirements, including internet speed, hardware specifications, and content filtering capabilities. Clearly demonstrate how you will use existing infrastructure to the greatest extent possible.

Provide a detailed breakdown of your proposed services, including labor, materials, and equipment. Highlight your experience with similar projects, especially those involving dormitory or multi-user environments. Ensure your quote is comprehensive and addresses all aspects of the solicitation.

Double-check all submission requirements and deadlines. Late submissions will not be considered, and incomplete responses may lead to disqualification. Proofread your entire submission for clarity and accuracy before sending it.