H--BGNDRF RESEARCH INTERNET UPGRADE

The Department of the Interior (Solicitation No. 140R4026Q0048) is issuing an RFQ for a Research Network Fiber Upgrade that includes providing a 1 Gbps/1 Gbps monthly internet service capable of supporting at least 10 regular users and 50‑100 intermittent users, and delivering the associated networking equipment (unified security gateway, 24‑port switch, access points, etc.) on either a lease or purchase basis. Offerors must demonstrate a complete technical approach that meets the full scope of work and the 60‑day installation deadline, submit a technical narrative (≤10 pages) with supporting graphics, and provide three recent (≤5 years) past‑performance examples (≤3 pages) with customer references. A completed Price Schedule (Attachment 2) is required; all line items must be priced, and the Government may request substantiation. Proposals must be submitted as separate electronic documents (Cover Sheet, Technical Quote, Past Performance, Pricing) and must acknowledge any solicitation amendments. All correspondence should be directed to Savanna Manning, Contract Specialist (savanna_manning@ios.doi.gov). The evaluation will be based on Technical Capability (approach, expertise, experience), Past Performance, and Price, with technical and past‑performance factors weighted equally to price. Offerors must include UEI, business size/type, and comply with the required format, labeling, and transmittal tracking numbers. Equipment lease proposals must detail lease terms, replacement/repair responsibilities, and provide make and model information. The contract will be awarded to the responsible offeror whose compliant proposal is most advantageous to the Government.

Notice ID

0ea4754fdfbf4fd7aa72a62e923d904c

Solicitation Number

140R4026Q0048

NAICS Code

517111

Classification Code

H160