D--NKAO Telephone Service

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RFITotal Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)1

D--NKAO Telephone Service

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE › GREAT PLAINS REGIONAL OFFICE

Posted Apr 21, 2026

Due May 5, 2026

NAICS 517112

Sol # 140R6026Q0062

Description

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 517112 Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite). BACKGROUND The Bureau of Reclamations 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 wireless 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. All numbers have been confirmed as portable or trunkable by providers. 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. Location(s): Cambridge, NE (Frontier County); Wakeeney, KS (Trego County); Stockton, KS (Rooks County); Glen Elder, KS (Mitchell County); McCook, NE (Frontier County); Norton, KS (Norton County); Trenton, NE (Hitchcock County); Mankato, KS (Jewell County) 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 May 5, 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 …

Classification

NAICS517112

PSC CodeDG11

Contracting Office

OfficeGREAT PLAINS REGIONAL OFFICE

CityBILLINGS

StateMT

ZIP59101

Contacts

Baird, Monte

monte_baird@ios.doi.gov

4062477805

Attachments (1)

Attachment 1