# Base Telecommunications Services, Dover AFB Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/fa449726q0010 - Solicitation number: FA449726Q0010 - Notice type: Award notice (first published as combined synopsis and solicitation) - Status: Awarded to Leader Communications Inc. for $7,000,000.00 - Department: Department of the Air Force - Agency: Department of the Air Force - Contracting office: FA4497 436 Cons LGC (FA4497) - NAICS: 517111 Wired Telecommunications Carriers - Product or service code: DG01 Support services for physical and wireless networks connecting equipment within the core data centers and work areas, connecting end users to the organization's broader networks, as well as Wide Area Network equipment, hardware and software directly connecting into data centers, offices and third parties. Support services which enable or distribute voice services through on-premise equipment including PBX, VoIP, voicemail and handsets. Also provides support for transport services for data and voice network circuits and associated access facilities and services; includes dedicated and virtual data networks and internet access. Support services for external (Outside Plant) physical communications infrastructure connecting to LAN/WAN end points. Mobile infrastructure support such as cabled communication network, cellular towers, repeaters, switching systems dedicated for cellular communication - Place of performance: Dover, Delaware - County: Kent County (FIPS 10001). https://abierto.us/counties/kent-county-de-10001 - City: Dover. https://abierto.us/cities/dover-de-1021200 - First posted: March 18, 2026 - Last posted: May 14, 2026 - SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/df728c4810be439ea52a9fc7bc0ad362/view ## Description Dover Air Force Base has a requirement for Base Telecommunication Services in accordance with Performance Work Statement (PWS), Attachment 1 Base Telecommunication Services PWS for a complete description of services. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is being issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through: Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation Overhaul RFO 2/17/2026 Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Change DFARS 11/10/2025 Air Force Federal Acquisition Change DAFFARS 10/16/2024 This acquisition is set-aside for Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) Small Business; Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB); and Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Eligible Under WOSB Program Set-Aside. The North American Industry Size Classification System (NAICS) code associated with this requirement is 517111 and the Small Business Size Standard associated with this NAICS is 1,5000 employees. The Provisions and clauses listed within this document and Attachment 3- Provisions and Clauses apply to this acquisition and can be viewed through internet access at https://www.acquisition.gov. A site visit will not be conducted. The Government intends to award an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to satisfy this requirement. This requirement is being solicited as a Request for Quotation (RFQ); submission of a quote does not guarantee receipt of award. Point(s) of Contact: **Contract Specialist:** SSgt Justin Bordalo / justin.bordalo@us.af.mil / 302-677-4978 Contracting Officer: Ms. Charidy Coppes-Vessels / charidy.vessels@us.af.mil / 302 677-6722 PKB ORG BOX: 436cons.pkb.org@us.af.mil ** Please send all communications to all parties listed above Please see AMENDMENT 0001 posted 4/3/2026 for most accurate information. (Updated CLIN Structure, Questions and Answers attached as Attachment 6, Updated PWS, Updated PID LList Ordering Period extended, and Quote due date extension) Clarifications DoDD 8570 IAT Level II Certification is the only mandatory certification required at submission. **Question 56:** All personnel are deemed to be key personnel. Please see AMENDMENT 0002 posted on 4/6/2026 for the most up to date information. (Removed Resume requirement, only certifications will need to be submitted). ## Award on USAspending - Recipient: Leader Communications Inc. (UEI PCLCZKAKLLJ9) - Contract: FA449726D0001 - Obligated: $0.00 - Competition: Competed Under SAP, 6 offers received - Link: award number FA449726D0001 equals the contract number; same awarding office FA4497 (high confidence) - Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_IDV_FA449726D0001_9700/ ## Publications - March 18, 2026: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due April 8, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT. Notice b81c60a3dbec4206917bfd57cde30e13. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/b81c60a3dbec4206917bfd57cde30e13/view - April 3, 2026: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due April 10, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT. Notice da028f7116a5483b8652a637e7204392. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/da028f7116a5483b8652a637e7204392/view - April 6, 2026: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due April 10, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT. Notice 4458f3dfac154aad8e9d319a2b07692c. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/4458f3dfac154aad8e9d319a2b07692c/view - April 6, 2026: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due April 10, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT. Notice a036dbf04f42423c8ad14aaaab7c465c. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/a036dbf04f42423c8ad14aaaab7c465c/view - April 7, 2026: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due April 10, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT. Notice 6cd93ce22f7e45dfa480a1350b08282d. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/6cd93ce22f7e45dfa480a1350b08282d/view - May 14, 2026: Award notice. Notice 1cf78c49aa344190b03ab25c25007c64. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/1cf78c49aa344190b03ab25c25007c64/view - May 14, 2026: Award notice. Notice 89443590cc614733bf9983e46aa60354. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/89443590cc614733bf9983e46aa60354/view - May 14, 2026: Award notice. Notice df728c4810be439ea52a9fc7bc0ad362. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/df728c4810be439ea52a9fc7bc0ad362/view ## Points of contact - Charidy Vessels, charidy.vessels@us.af.mil, 3026775042 - Justin Bordalo, justin.bordalo@us.af.mil, 3026774978 --- Source: SAM.gov Contract Opportunities bulk extract and USAspending.gov award data. Confirm deadlines on SAM.gov before responding. Cite https://abierto.us/opportunities/fa449726q0010.