Local & Long-Distance Telecommunications Service - Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska
Contract Overview
Solicitation details, issuing organization, response deadlines, documents, and interested companies for this government contract opportunity.
AI Contract Overview
The Department of Defense, through the 673d CONS/PKC office, is conducting market research to identify qualified small business sources capable of providing local and long-distance telecommunications services at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER), Alaska. This notice is strictly a sources sought announcement for information gathering purposes only and is not a formal solicitation or request for quote. The services sought include wired telecommunications carrier services under NAICS code 517111, covering satellite communications, internet, cellular, landline telephone services, and related transport services for data and voice networks. The requirement calls for continuous support 24/7/365, with specific equipment connectivity and service features outlined in the attached Draft Performance Work Statement (PWS). Interested parties are invited to submit capability statements by June 17, 2026, detailing their qualifications, small business status, relevant past experience, potential teaming arrangements, and information on commercial availability including pricing and delivery terms. Submissions should also address how the contract could best be structured to encourage small business competition and provide any recommendations for improving government requirements or the PWS. Responses must be limited to 10 pages and include key company identifiers such as UEI and CAGE codes. All communication must be directed in writing to the primary point of contact, Clay Schott, with no oral inquiries permitted. This effort supports the Air Force’s intent to define the scope and appropriate acquisition strategy for potential future solicitation.
General Info
Agency
NAICS
Place of Performance
EARECKSON AS, AK, 99506, USASet-Aside
Timeline
Response Deadline
Organization & Contact Information
Full Description
****THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE FOR MARKET REASEARCH ONLY; THIS IS NOT A FORMAL SOLICITATION OR REQUEST FOR QUOTE (RFQ)****
SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT
Local & Long-Distance Telecommunications Service (LLTS) – Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson (JBER), Alaska:
- Original Set Aside: None
- Place of Performance: JBER, Alaska
- NAICS Code: 517111 – Wired Telecommunications Carriers.
- Product Service Code: DG11 - It And Telecom - Network: Satellite Communications and Telecom Access Services -- Telecom access and other usage billing services. Includes satellite communications access, internet, cellular services, landline, and telephone services. Transport services for data and voice network circuits and associated access facilities and services; includes dedicated and virtual data networks.
DISCLAIMER: This Sources Sought notice is issued for information and planning purposes only. This is NOT a Request for Quote (RFQ). It is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or award a contract. Responses will not be considered as quotes nor will any award be made because of this Sources Sought notice. The Air Force will NOT be responsible for any costs incurred by interested parties in responding to this request for information.
INTRODUCTION: 673d CONS/PKC is conducting market research to identify qualified sources and evaluate Small Business capabilities for the services detailed in the attached Draft Performance Work Statement (PWS). Responses will be used internally by the Air Force to define requirements for a potential solicitation and will not be disclosed outside the Federal Government.
673d CONS/PKC has a requirement to provide essential local area and long-distance Telecommunication Services (TS) supporting JBER, AK. Site specific equipment connectivity requirements and required features are identified in Appendix 1 of the PWS. Support shall be provided to the installation 24 hours a day/7 days a week/365 days a year, and 366 days during leap years (24/7/365-366).
Please refer to the attached PWS for additional details.
SUBMISSION DETAILS: All capability statements must be received No Later Than 2:00PM Alaska Daylight Time. 17 June 2026.
Interested parties are invited to submit a capabilities statement that demonstrates their ability to meet the requirements outlined in the PWS. Capability statements are limited to no more than 10 single sided 8.5 x 11 in pages and no smaller than 11-point font. Responses should include the following:
1. Name of the firm, point of contact, phone number, email address, UEI number, CAGE code, a statement regarding small business status (including small business type(s)/certifications(s) such as SDB, 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, etc.) and the corresponding NAICS code.
2. Identify whether your firm is interested in competing for this requirement as a prime contractor or not. Identify subcontracting, joint ventures or teaming arrangement that will be pursued, if any.
3. Information in sufficient detail regarding previous experience (indicate whether as a prime contractor or subcontractor) on similar requirements (include size, scope, complexity, timeframe, government or commercial), pertinent certifications, etc., that will facilitate making a capability determination.
4. Information to help determine if the service is commercially available, including pricing information, basis for the pricing information (e.g., market pricing, catalog pricing), delivery schedules, customary terms and conditions, warranties, etc.).
5. Identify how the Air Force can best structure these contract requirements to facilitate competition by and among small business concerns.
6. Recommendations to improve the Government’s approach, specifications, or PWS.
Direct written inquiries to Clay Schott via email at clay.schott@us.af.mil; oral communications will not be accepted.