NOTICE: THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION, BUT RATHER A SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS TO DETERMINE POTENTIAL SOURCES FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY. NO FORMAL SOLICITATION FOR THIS WORK EXISTS AT THIS TIME. The Bureau of Reclamation, Missouri Basin Region, is currently conducting market research in accordance with FAR Part 10 for preliminary planning to determine if this project is appropriate for a Small Business Set-Aside Category, as a Request for Quote (RFQ), Firm Fixed Price (FFP). The NAICS code for this requirement is 517111 ¿ Wired Telecommunications Carriers. BACKGROUND The Bureau of Reclamation¿s Nebraska Kansas Area Office has facilities in Kansas and Nebraska. The facilities require the local and long-distance telecommunications services to meet mission needs and/or requirements. The purpose of this Sources Sought is to research the viability of one carrier providing service and support to all facility locations. SCOPE OF WORK: The scope of this requirement includes all necessary labor, equipment, and materials to provide wired local and long-distance telecommunication services at nine locations within the states of Nebraska and Kansas. The facilities utilize 108 business lines with average monthly calls ranging from 150-400 minutes per month. In some instances, the services are required at outlaying locations in rural areas. All existing telephone numbers must remain the same. Current Local Phone numbers CANNOT be changed from their current telephone number. The contractor shall provide support 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, 365 days per year. In addition, the contractor shall assist with technical support and/or consultation for the service and any associated hardware. REQUESTED INFORMATION Interested parties are requested to respond with the following data: Administrative Data: - Company Name, Unique Entity ID (UEI), mailing address, phone number, and e-mail of designated point of contact. - Information regarding business size and/or socioeconomic designation (HUBZone, 8(a), SDB, WOSB, SDVOSB, ISBEE, IEE). - A statement of interest and capabilities information. Capability information should include licensing, bonding, insurance, and past experience. Submission: Responses shall be submitted no later than March 30, 2026, 1:00 PM (13:00)(MDT). All responses shall identify the subject of the communication as NKAO Telephone Services SS/RFI Response ¿ (Insert Company Name) Responses shall be submitted via electronic mail to the Contracting Specialists: Monte Baird at monte_baird@ios.doi.gov. Any responses after the due date and time will not be accepted. QUESTIONS Questions regarding this Sources Sought/Request for Information shall be submitted in writing, through e-mail, to the Contracting Specialists, no later than March 25, 2026, 11:00 AM (11:00) (MDT). Verbal questions will NOT be accepted. DISCLAIMER: This Sources Sought Notice is for Market Research and planning purposes only in accordance with FAR Part 10 and shall not be cons…