Sources Sought Notice: Commercial Internet Service at Vandenberg Space Force Base (VSFB)
| Agency: | DEPT OF DEFENSE |
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| State: | California |
| Type of Government: | Federal |
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| Posted Date: | Mar 23, 2026 |
| Due Date: | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Solicitation No: | FA4610Q2462 |
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Description
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- Contract Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Original)
- Original Published Date: Mar 23, 2026 02:50 pm PDT
- Original Response Date: Mar 31, 2026 03:00 pm PDT
- Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
- Original Inactive Date: Apr 15, 2026
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Initiative:
- None
- Original Set Aside:
- Product Service Code: DG11 - IT and Telecom - Network: Satellite Communications and Telecom Access Services
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NAICS Code:
- 517111 - Wired Telecommunications Carriers
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Place of Performance:
CA 93437USA
Posted Date: March 23, 2026
Response Date: March 31, 2026
Classification Code: DG11 – IT AND TELECOM- INTERNET
NAICS Code: 517111 – Wired Telecommunications Carriers
Contracting Office Address:
30th Contracting Squadron (30 CONS/PKB)
1515 Iceland Ave, Rm 150
Vandenberg SFB, CA 93437
Points of Contact:
Contracting Specialist: Jeff Weeks, jeffrey.weeks.5@spaceforce.mil
Contracting Officer: Scott Yeaple, Scott.yeaple@spaceforce.mil
Subject: Sources Sought for Commercial Internet Services
1. Description
This is a Sources Sought notice for informational and planning purposes only. It does not constitute a Request for quote (RFQ) or a promise to issue an RFQ in the future. 30 CONS/PKB is conducting market research to identify potential sources capable of providing Commercial Internet Services (CIS) at VSFB, California. The information provided in this notice is subject to change and is not binding on the Government. The Government will not award a contract based on this notice, nor will it pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this notice. All submissions become Government property and will not be returned.
2. Background
Units located on VSFB require an unfiltered network access point to access resources provided by commercial partners.The incumbent contractor has existing IT infrastructure installed at the required locations. A new provider may be required to install new infrastructure, which could result in a duplication of costs for the Government. This market research is being conducted to determine if other commercial sources are available to meet the Government's needs and to assess the competitive landscape.
3. Scope of Work
The interested party shall be capable of providing all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and services necessary to provide Commercial Internet Services to buildings 7000 and 8401 at Vandenberg SFB.
The required services include:
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Internet Connectivity: Provide a stable, high-speed commercial internet connection to buildings 7000 and 8401.
- Provide 1 Gbps of commercial internet service at each site.
- IP Addressing: Provide a static IPv4 block (/29) at each site.
- Installation and Maintenance: Installation, maintenance, and continuous operation of all required network equipment.
4. Market Research Questionnaire
Interested parties are requested to respond to this notice with a capabilities statement that addresses the following questions. Please provide clear and concise answers using your company letterhead.
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Company Information:
- Company Name, Address, and Point of Contact (Name, Title, Phone, Email).
- CAGE Code and Unique Entity ID (UEI).
- Business size and any socioeconomic classifications (e.g., Small Business, HUBZone, 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, etc.).
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Capability and Experience:
- Does your organization currently have a point of presence and capability to provide commercial internet services on Vandenberg Space Force Base?
- Does your organization have existing infrastructure on VSFB? If so, please describe its location and capabilities.
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Is your company currently capable of providing 1Gbps commercial internet services for buildings 7000 and 8401 on Vandenberg Space Force Base.
- If not, what would need to happen before your organization could provide the services described above (hardware installation, approvals/authorizations, etc.).
Other Information:
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- Please provide any additional information, suggestions, or potential challenges that would be helpful for the Government to consider in developing this requirement. This may include industry best practices, alternative solutions, or potential cost-saving measures.
5. Submission Instructions
Interested parties are requested to submit their responses via email to the Point of Contact listed above no later than 3:00 PM Pacific Time on March 31, 2026. Please include "Sources Sought: VSFB Commercial Internet Services" in the subject line of the email.
Again, this is a sources sought notice only. Your response will be treated as information only and will not be considered an offer or proposal.
- BLDG B8500 CP 6061733 1515 ICELAND AVE
- VANDENBERG SFB , CA 93437-5212
- USA
- Jeffrey Weeks
- jeffrey.weeks.5@spaceforce.mil
- Scott Yeaple
- scott.yeaple@spaceforce.mil
- Mar 23, 2026 02:50 pm PDTSources Sought (Original)
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