Portable Satellite Internet

The JBSA-Randolph Contracting Squadron, 502 CONS/JBKBA, is conducting market research to identify potential sources that possess the capabilities to meet the requirement and qualifications for supplying a Mobile Satellite Internet solution, including 12 months of a mobile regional data plan in accordance with the attached Salient Characteristics. Vendors who can meet the Salient Characteristics’ requirement should provide adequate information (e.g. Manufacturer, Part Number, Item Specifications).

The Government is seeking information on the availability of capable contractors to provide the aforementioned hardware and data plan for Detachment 24 located at JBSA Randolph, TX. The North American Standard Industry Classification System (NAICS) code anticipated for this acquisition is 517410 - Satellite Telecommunications, the small business size standard is $44,000,000.00.

Based on responses to this Request for Information (RFI), this requirement may be set aside for Small Business or procured through Full and Open competition. The Government reserves the right to decide whether or not a small business set-aside is appropriate. Interested firms are encouraged to recommend a more appropriate NAICS in their response; however, include the rationale for an alternate selection. This Request for Information (RFI) is issued for informational and planning purposes only.

THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE OR SOLICITATION FOR AN OFFER; therefore, in accordance with FAR 15.201(c) any responses to this inquiry will not constitute nor will be considered as a contractor offer, and no award will be issued as a result of this inquiry. This information will be used by the 502 CONS/JBKBA for market research purposes only, and the submitted information will not be returned.

Submitted information will be protected in accordance with DoDD 5400.11, Department of Defense Privacy Program, and DoD 5400.11-R, Department of Defense Privacy Program, and no feedback will be provided regarding submissions, or the total number of submissions received. Interested parties are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this request for information, as the government is not liable for any costs incurred by interested parties in responding to this request.

The purpose of this RFI is to query the market for potential interested, capable, responsible, and qualified commercial small business offerors that can provide/perform the stated requirement. The government is interested in collecting market data/information in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10, from potential sources that have the capability to supply a Mobile Satellite Internet solution, including 12 months of a mobile regional data plan.

Interested and/or potential small business offerors are requested and encouraged to submit responses to the questions below under the Market Survey/Questionnaire, not later than 1:00 P.M. Central Time on 27 March 2024. No extension will be granted. **All correspondence resulting from this RFI shall be sent to benjamin.windham.1@us.af.mil.

DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT: See Attachment 1 Salient Characteristics Mobile Satellite Internet 21March2024 Market Survey/Questionnaire shall include the following information:

Entity Name:

Name of point of contact:

Phone number:

Email address:

CAGE CODE:

DUNS NUMBER: _ Web Page URL: SAMS Registered? Yes/No Is your company a small business as defined by the Small Business Administration? Y/N If YES, what are your small business certification(s) under NAICS Code 517410? Identify the following:

8(a)

Certified: (Yes / No)

HUBZone Certified: (Yes / No)

Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB): (Yes / No)

Small Disadvantaged Business: (Yes / No)

Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB): (Yes / No)

Women Owned Small Business (WOSB): (Yes / No)

Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB): (Yes / No)

Primary Point of Contact(s): Contract Specialist Benjamin Windham benjamin.windham.1@us.af.mil Phone: 478-394-3235 Contracting Officer Brian Cooper brian.cooper.18@us.af.mil Phone: 210-350-1188