Solicitation - Keesler AFB Telecommunication Services

The 81st Contracting Squadron at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, is initiating a full and open competition for telecommunications services under NAICS code 51711, with a size standard of 1,500 employees. The solicitation, identified as F2J3M16110AW01, will be posted on SAM.gov on or about June 25, 2026, and responses are due by July 13, 2026, at 3:00 PM local time. The contract will be awarded as a firm-fixed-price arrangement, covering a base period and four option years, extending service delivery from August 2026 through July 2031, with a potential six-month extension. All offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award, and proposals must include a completed SF-1449, pricing details, and two critical technical submissions: a Mission-Essential Function Plan and a Cutover Plan, both as specified in the attached Performance Work Statement. The evaluation will assess compliance, price, and technical merit on a pass/fail basis, with any non-compliant or unacceptable rating resulting in disqualification, followed by a best-value trade-off analysis under FAR 12.203. The services required include 24/7/365 telecommunications support with guaranteed 100% service availability, timely restoration across all priority levels, and seamless integration with existing government infrastructure at no additional cost to the government. Performance will be evaluated at destination, with inspection and acceptance governed entirely by the Performance Work Statement. Contract administration is managed through the Wide Area WorkFlow system, with invoicing limited to approved document types within WAWF. Security and compliance requirements are extensive, incorporating multiple DFARS and FAR clauses related to cybersecurity, safeguarding covered defense information, cyber incident reporting, antiterrorism training, whistleblower rights, and restrictions on payments and subcontractor conduct. Compliance with NIST SP 800-171 and CMMC standards will apply to subcontractors, and contractors must adhere to strict controls on handling federal contract information and controlled unclassified information. The Government retains the right to cancel the solicitation at any time and does not assume responsibility for proposal preparation costs, and all inquiries must be submitted in writing via email only after the solicitation is published, with answers posted publicly on SAM.gov for transparency.