How to bid on Local & Long-Distance Telecommunications Service at JBER, Alaska

What the agency is buying

The Department of Defense needs a contractor to provide, troubleshoot, and maintain comprehensive telecommunication services at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER), Alaska. This includes local, domestic long-distance, international long-distance, and toll-free services, handling an average of 90,000 calls per month.

The contractor must ensure 99.999% operational reliability 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. This also requires supplying all necessary transmission facilities, equipment, and maintenance up to the demarcation points.

Key dates and what happens at the deadline

This solicitation was published on September 08, 2026. The deadline for responses is September 21, 2026, at 4:00 PM ET. All proposals must be submitted by this time.

Amendment 1 has updated the pricing schedule and contract clauses, and provides answers to questions about the solicitation.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is suitable for technology firms specializing in telecommunications services. Companies with experience providing 24/7/365 service, maintaining high operational reliability (99.999%), and managing a high volume of calls will be well-suited.

Vendors should be familiar with Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Programmable Unified Communications (PUC), Department of War (DoW), and Air Force standards for telecommunications.

How to respond

To access the solicitation documents, 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 to create a free account on the portal to view all documents, though some bids allow document viewing without an account.

Practical tips for preparing a competitive response

Carefully review Amendment 1, as it contains updated pricing schedules, contract clauses, and answers to questions. Ensure your proposal reflects these updates.

Highlight your firm's experience with similar large-scale, high-reliability telecommunications projects, especially those requiring continuous operation. Clearly demonstrate how you will meet the 99.999% operational reliability requirement.

Detail your approach to providing all necessary facilities, equipment, and maintenance. Emphasize your understanding and compliance with all relevant federal and Air Force standards.