Internet Service
ID: 140A2325Q0042Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THEBUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRSINDIAN EDUCATION ACQUISITION OFFICEAlbuquerque, NM, 87104, USA

NAICS

Wired Telecommunications Carriers (517111)

PSC

IT and Telecom - Network: Satellite Communications and Telecom Access Services (DG11)

Set Aside

Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set-Aside (specific to Department of Interior and Indian Health Services) (ISBEE)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/983cc7a19f5341179f6f9fbed68c0ced/view
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    The Department of the Interior, specifically the Bureau of Indian Affairs through the Indian Education Acquisition Office, is seeking contractors to provide high-speed broadband services for the Saint Stephens Indian School in Wyoming. The school requires a robust internet service capable of supporting up to 371 concurrent connections, with a minimum capacity of 1 Gbps fiber optic internet and contingency access methods such as microwave communications to ensure reliability during outages. This procurement is crucial for enhancing administrative operations and supporting student education in remote settings, emphasizing the government's commitment to improving internet connectivity in educational institutions. Interested contractors should contact Leah Azure at leahr.azure@bie.edu or (505) 803-4256 for further details, with the contract expected to follow a firm fixed-price model and a performance period beginning in 2025, potentially extending to 2030.

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    Azure, Leah
    (505) 803-4256
    leahr.azure@bie.edu
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    This document is a combined solicitation (RFP) for high-speed broadband services for the Saint Stephens Indian School in Wyoming, aimed at enhancing administrative operations and supporting student education. The school requires service capable of accommodating up to 371 concurrent connections, with a minimum capacity of 1 Gbps fiber optic internet and contingency access methods like microwave communications in case of outages. Contractors are expected to provide timely notifications of service disruptions and next-business-day support. The contract will follow a firm fixed-price model and provides payment within 15 days after delivery and acceptance of services, with a performance period beginning in 2025 and potential year-long options extending to 2030. Additionally, the document outlines extensive requirements for documentation, invoicing, and compliance with federal regulations, including clauses related to telecommunications equipment, small business set-asides, and prohibition of certain conflicting services. All proposals must adhere to the specified contractual provisions and provide a proper breakdown of pricing and service functionalities. This RFP highlights the government’s need to improve internet connectivity in remote educational settings, ensuring accessibility for both administrative staff and students.
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