Dorm Internet Services

RFI Amendment to all access to SOW, no further changes where made. 

Sources Sought/Request for Information (RFI)

Project Title: Dorm Internet Services

Issuing Office: AFMC AFTC/PZIOA Contracting office

1.0 Introduction and Purpose

Edwards AFB Contracting office is conducting market research to identify parties having an

interest in and the resources to support a requirement for high-speed broadband internet services

to a dormitory environment. This project will encompass a minimum of

400 individual rooms. The provided internet service must meet or exceed the Federal

Communications Commission's (FCC) current broadband speed benchmarks.

Additionally, and authority to operate (ATO) is required.

Disclaimer: This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not

constitute a solicitation. A response to this RFI is not an offer and cannot be accepted by the

Government to form a binding contract. The Government is not liable for any costs associated

with responding to this RFI. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as

proprietary will be handled accordingly.

Vendors are encouraged to respond to this sources sought notice, as responses will be used to 1)

define the final requirement and 2) develop the acquisition strategy, which may include potential

small business set-asides.

2.0 Background

The project requires the installation and management of a broadband internet infrastructure to

service a large dormitory complex. The network must be capable of providing reliable, high-speed internet to each of the 400 rooms.

A key consideration for this project is the presence of existing telecommunications infrastructure

within the buildings, installed by another commercial provider. Respondents should address the

opportunities and challenges this presents, including the potential for using, upgrading, or

replacing the current wiring.

3.0 Respondent Information

Please provide the following administrative information for your company:

Company Name

CAGE Code

SAM Unique Entity ID (UEI)

Small Business Status Under NAICS 517111

CMMC Compliance Level

Point of Contact (POC) Name

POC Title

POC Phone Number

POC Email

4.0 Questions for Industry

Please provide detailed and comprehensive answers to the following questions to help us fully

understand your capabilities and recommendations.

4.1 Corporate Experience

• Describe your company's experience providing broadband internet services to multi dwelling units (MDUs) such as dormitories, hotels, or apartment complexes of a similar

scale (400 rooms).

• Provide at least two examples of past projects of similar scope and complexity, including

the services provided and the outcomes.

4.2 Technical Approach

• Describe your proposed technical solution for delivering broadband service that meets or

exceeds the FCC's benchmark of 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload speeds to

each room.

• What are the advantages and disadvantages of providing access via individual in-room

access points versus a shared access point model for a dormitory environment.

• What are the infrastructure requirements for your proposed solution, including but not

limited to cabling, network hardware, and any necessary construction?

• Provide a welcome page for end-users to accept user terms and manage their own

profiles.

• How would you propose to offer tiered speed upgrades for individual users who may

require faster speeds for activities such as online gaming? Describe the technical

implementation and the proposed billing/management model.

4.3 Existing Infrastructure and Transition

• Describe your process for transitioning service from an incumbent provider. Specifically,

how do you manage the switchover to prevent or minimize a lapse in internet service for

residents? What should residents expect during the transition period?

• What is your approach to assessing existing in-building wiring (e.g., coaxial, Cat5/6

Ethernet, fiber) to determine if it can support modern, high-speed services?

• If the existing wiring is deemed insufficient, what is your proposed solution for a "rip and

replace" of the infrastructure? Provide a high-level overview of this process and the

expected impact.

• Are you familiar with technologies that can deliver high-speed internet over existing

coaxial or telephone wiring (e.g., MoCA, G.hn)? If so, describe a scenario where you

might propose using such technology.

4.4 Cost and Pricing

Note: Any cost data provided will be used to formulate the Government's budgetary estimate

only and is not contractually obligating to the vendor.

• Provide a Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) cost estimate for the complete installation

of the required infrastructure, considering both a "rip and replace" scenario and a scenario

where existing wiring is leveraged.

• What is the estimated monthly cost per room or per user for the baseline service that

meets the FCC's broadband speed benchmark?

• Please provide a sample pricing structure for individual speed upgrades, including

different tiers and associated costs.

4.5 Project Management and Risk

• What is a realistic timeline for the completion of the infrastructure installation, from

contract award to full operational capability?

• What do you identify as the primary risks associated with this project, and what are your

proposed mitigation strategies?

5.0 Submission Instructions

Interested parties are requested to submit their responses to this RFI in writing to the Edwards AFB Contracting office

via email to Tammie Umsted @tammie.umsted@us.af.mil, and Simone Kelly-Stofik @simone.kelly-stofik@us.af.mil, by the

response date of 13 April 2026 3:00pm PST. Please include the RFI title in the subject

line of your email.

We appreciate your time and effort in responding to this RFI. The information you provide will

be instrumental in helping us develop a comprehensive and effective solution for this important

project