Bradley Commercial Internet Service
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Notice type
Solicitation
Solicitation #
W50SC226QA002
NAICS
517810
PSC
DG10
Set-aside
Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
Posted
June 3, 2026
Response due
June 15, 2026
Place of performance
East Granby, CT
What this opportunity is
The Department of Defense is seeking quotes for commercial internet service under solicitation number W50SC226QA002, specifically for the Connecticut Air National Guard. This opportunity is a total small business set-aside, making it suitable for small businesses in the telecommunications sector, classified under NAICS 517810. Interested vendors should note that quotes are due by 5:00 p.m. EDT on June 15, 2026, and must be valid for at least 60 days.
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Description
Performance Work Statement
Project: Commercial Fiber Optic Internet Services
1.0 Description of Services / Introduction
This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for a commercial
Internet Service Provider (ISP) to provide high-speed, reliable, and secure fiber optic
internet services for Bradley Air National Guard Base. The contractor shall provide all
necessary personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and
services required to deliver and maintain the fiber optic internet service as defined in this
PWS.
1.1 Background
Bradley Air National Guard Base requires a robust and high-performance internet
connection to support a morale network for personnel, facilitating communication and
access to online resources. A fiber optic solution is required to ensure higher bandwidth
and increased reliability, which are essential for supporting base personnel.
1.2 Scope
The scope of this PWS includes the engineering, installation, and maintenance of a
commercial fiber optic internet service. The contractor will be responsible for providing a
dedicated, high-speed, symmetrical internet connection, ensuring network security, and
maintaining the infrastructure to meet the performance standards outlined in this
document.
2.0 Applicable Documents
The contractor shall adhere to the latest versions of the following documents and
standards:
• Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) 3-580-01/ Telecommunications Interior
Infrastructure Planning and Design
• Air Force Base Area Network Functional Specification (AFBAN-FS)
• Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) 568-C & 569-C/Electronic Industries
Alliance (EIA) standards
• Building Industry Consulting Service International (BICSI) standards
• U.S. Department of War (DoW) and Air Force security regulations
3.0 Requirements
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The contractor shall:
• Provide all personnel, equipment, materials, and supervision necessary to deliver
and maintain a dedicated, commercial fiber optic internet service.
• Adhere to all applicable Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA)/Electronic
Industries Alliance (EIA), Building Industry Consulting Service International (BICSI),
and U.S. Department of War (DoW) standards and regulations throughout the period
of performance.
• Develop and provide a comprehensive Project Plan detailing the installation
timeline, key milestones, and operational procedures before commencing work.
• Engineer, install, and maintain the fiber optic internet service as specified in the
following sections.
3.1 Internet Service
• Service Level: Provide a dedicated Fiber Optic Internet service with symmetrical
upload and download speeds of at least 1 Gbps. The service must be scalable to
accommodate future bandwidth requirements up to 10 Gbps or greater.
• Performance: The network must meet the following performance metrics:
o Uptime: 99.99% availability, excluding scheduled maintenance.
o Latency: No more than 20ms round-trip time to major internet exchange
points.
o Packet Loss: Less than 0.1%.
3.2 Installation
• Infrastructure: Install all necessary fiber optic cabling, conduits, and termination
equipment from the point of presence (POP) to the designated demarcation point at
Building 22, Room 131A.
• Methodology: All installation work, including trenching, conduit placement, and
cable laying, must be performed in accordance with industry best practices and all
applicable safety regulations.
• Testing: Upon completion of the installation, the contractor shall conduct a
comprehensive test of the fiber optic network to verify that all performance
requirements are met. This includes, but is not limited to, Optical Time Domain
Reflectometer (OTDR) testing and end-to-end system verification.
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3.3 Security
• Network Security: The contractor shall implement robust security measures to
protect the network from unauthorized access, distributed denial-of-service (DDoS)
attacks, and other cyber threats. This includes providing network security to
subscriber with contractor-provided equipment.
• Compliance: All security protocols must comply with DoW and Air Force
regulations. All contractors entering the base require vetting through base’s
4.0 Deliverables
The contractor shall provide the following deliverables:
• Project Plan: A detailed project plan outlining the installation timeline, milestones,
and procedures.
• As-Built Drawings: Comprehensive drawings of the installed fiber optic
infrastructure.
• Test Results: A complete report of all tests performed on the network after
installation.
5.0 Government-Furnished Equipment/Property
The government will provide access to the necessary facilities and spaces for the
installation of the contractor's equipment.
6.0 Period of Performance
The period of performance for this contract will be one base year with four one-year option
periods.
7.0 Place of Performance
The work shall be performed at Bradley Air National Guard Base, 161 Rainbow Rd, East
Granby, CT 06026. The primary demarcation point will be in Building 22, Room 131A.
8.0 Security and Access Requirements
The contractor shall comply with all applicable installation/facility access and local
security policies and procedures, which may be obtained from the Contracting Officer’s
Representative (COR). The contractor shall also provide all information required for
background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by the
local installation’s Security Forces, Director of Emergency Services or local Security Office.
The contractor shall ensure compliance with all personal identity verification requirements
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as directed by DoW, HAF and/or local policy. Should the Force Protection Condition
(FPCON) change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or
processes.
8.1 For Contractors that do not require a Common Access Card (CAC), but require
access to a DoD Facility and/or Installation
Contractor and all associa…
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