B1040 COMM ISP Infrastructure

The Oklahoma Air National Guard has issued a combined synopsis/solicitation under Request for Proposal (RFP) number W50S8T-26-R-A023 for Inside Plant (ISP) Telecommunications Infrastructure services. This total small business set-aside seeks a firm-fixed-price contractor to engineer, design, install, terminate, and test copper and fiber optic telecommunications infrastructure within Building 1040. The associated NAICS code is 238210, with a small business size standard of $19.0 million. The project requires providing all necessary personnel, equipment, and quality control to complete the installation within a 149-calendar-day period of performance. Key tasks include establishing communication rooms, running network drops, setting up secure pathways (such as installing a 2-inch Rigid Galvanized Steel conduit pathway), and implementing TEMPEST-compliant network infrastructure. Strict physical network separation must be maintained, utilizing Category 6a copper for unclassified NIPR distribution and single-mode fiber optic cabling for classified SIPR distribution. Proposals are due by August 12, 2026, at 10:00 AM CDT, with site visits and Requests for Information (RFIs) due by July 30, 2026. The government intends to award a contract to the responsible offeror using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection process. Evaluation factors include Price, Technical Capability, Small Business Participation, and Past Performance. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for award.

This Request for Information (RFI) document clarifies technical, administrative, and evaluation requirements for the COMM ISP solicitation. The submission deadline for offeror questions and site visits is July 30, 2026, with the overall solicitation deadline extended to August 13, 2026. This acquisition is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside evaluated under Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) criteria, which include Price, Technical Capability, Small Business Participation, and Past Performance. To achieve an acceptable technical rating, contractors must demonstrate the capability to design, install, terminate, and test infrastructure in accordance with the Statement of Work. Standard telecommunications outlets require three Cat6A copper cables and one duplex single-mode fiber connection. Standard fiber terminations in racks must use SC/APC to align with base standards, adhering to current TIA industry standards. Fiber testing must be completed via a calibrated Optical Time-Domain Reflectometer (OTDR) with 100% passing results, and copper installations must be Cat6A certified. Physical infrastructure requirements include adding one full-height floor-mounted server rack in Room 170 and two full-size floor-mounted securable server racks in Room 137. Standard one-year labor warranties are required, and labor must comply with Wage Determinations Service Contract Act WD #2015-5315. The government notes that contract financing and progress payments will not be authorized. Several technical questions regarding drawings, PE stamps, and specific room details remain unanswered in this draft.

This document is a Department of Labor Service Contract Act (SCA) Wage Determination (No. 2015-5315, Revision 29, dated May 13, 2026) for the state of Oklahoma, covering the counties of Canadian, Cleveland, Grady, Lincoln, Logan, McClain, and Oklahoma. It establishes the minimum hourly wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupational classifications on federal service contracts in these areas. Key components of the document include: - **Wage Rates:** A comprehensive list of minimum hourly wages organized by occupational categories, including Administrative Support, Automotive Service, Food Preparation, Health, Information Technology, and Mechanics. - **Fringe Benefits:** Requirements for Health & Welfare benefits ($5.55/hour, or $5.09/hour if covered by Executive Order 13706), paid vacation (2 weeks after 1 year, scaling up to 4 weeks after 15 years), and a minimum of eleven paid federal holidays. - **Executive Orders:** Guidance on compliance with EO 13706 (Paid Sick Leave for Federal Contractors) and EO 13658 (Minimum Wage for Federal Contractors). - **Special Pay Differentials:** Guidance on hazardous pay differentials (8% for high hazard, 4% for low hazard) and night/Sunday premiums for select roles. - **Uniform Allowance:** Guidelines on employer responsibilities for furnishing and maintaining required work uniforms. - **Conformance Process:** Instructions on utilizing Standard Form 1444 (SF-1444) to establish wages and classifications for duties not officially listed in the wage determination.

This solicitation (W50S8T-26-R-A023) is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the Oklahoma Air National Guard as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The government intends to award a firm-fixed-price contract for Inside Plant (ISP) Telecommunications Infrastructure within Building 1040. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 238210, with a small business size standard of $19.0 million. The contractor must provide all personnel, equipment, materials, and quality control required to engineer, design, install, terminate, and test the copper and fiber ISP telecommunications infrastructure. Key requirements include establishing communication rooms, run-routing standard network drops, and installing secure pathways to support secure enclaves. All physical infrastructure must be fully operational, tested to EIA/TIA 568-B standards, and TEMPEST-compliant. Proposals are due by July 30, 2026, at 10:00 AM CST, and must be submitted via email to the designated contracting officers. The period of performance is 149 calendar days from the receipt of the Notice to Proceed. The contract will be awarded using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection process, evaluating offerors on Price, Technical Capability, Small Business Participation, and Past Performance. To participate, contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Site visits are available by appointment only.