How to bid on local voice and data circuits for the Presidio of Monterey, CA (Dept of Defense)

What the agency is buying

The U.S. Army is seeking a contractor to provide local voice and data circuits, along with domestic long-distance access, for the Presidio of Monterey, California. This is a firm-fixed-price, all-or-none Request for Quote (RFQ). The contract will cover all specified circuits, including installation, cut-over, and a base year of service. The solicitation number for this opportunity is W91RUS26QA052.

Key dates and deadlines

The solicitation was published on August 14, 2026. All quotes must be submitted via email to the Contracting Officer by November 02, 2026, at 11:00 PM ET. Offers must hold their prices firm for 90 days from this deadline.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is specifically for facilities-based incumbent and competitive local exchange carriers. You must be certified by the State of California to provide local exchange services. The applicable NAICS code is 517111, with a small business size standard of less than 1500 employees. This acquisition is not set-aside for small businesses.

The award will be made on an all-or-none basis, meaning your quote must cover all circuits listed in the Statement of Work. Quotes that do not include all required circuits will not be considered.

How to respond

To access the solicitation documents, click the "View original source" link. 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.

Your quotation must be submitted via email to the Contracting Officer by the deadline. It must include your Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number, proof of your California certification as a facilities-based carrier, a completed pricing schedule with all applicable taxes and fees (excluding federal exemptions), a detailed technical narrative and network diagram, and past performance information from the last three years.

Tips for preparing a competitive response

Ensure your pricing schedule is accurate and complete, showing all applicable taxes, fees, and surcharges, and clearly identifying any non-priced items. Unit prices should be limited to two decimal places. Remember to exclude any taxes from which the Federal Government is exempt.

For the technical solution, provide a clear and detailed narrative along with a network diagram that describes your facilities, network, and infrastructure. This should demonstrate how you will deliver the services to the specified demarcation locations. Make sure your past performance references are recent (within the last three years) and relevant to local exchange services of similar scope and complexity. Include all requested administrative data for each contract reference, including contact information for the program manager and Contracting Officer.