Outside plant and inside plant construction, structured cabling, wireless, and network modernization — delivered by FOA CFOT-certified, vendor-neutral technicians against TIA standards rather than a single manufacturer’s specification.
| NAICS | Description | Size Standard | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 517111 | Wired Telecommunications Carriers | 1,500 employees | Primary |
| 517112 | Wireless Telecommunications Carriers | 1,500 employees | Secondary |
| 517810 / 517919 | All Other Telecommunications | $40.0M | Secondary |
| 238210 | Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors | $19.0M | Secondary |
| 541512 | Computer Systems Design Services | $34.0M | Secondary |
NAICS 517919 was consolidated into 517810 under NAICS 2022; both are shown because legacy solicitations still reference the older code. Size standards are subject to periodic SBA inflation adjustment — verify against the current SBA Table of Small Business Size Standards for the solicitation’s assigned code.
Performed by the JV member companies. Contract numbers, dollar values, periods of performance, and CPARS references are available on request and are provided in full in the capability statement package.
OSP/ISP construction and modification to expand fiber optic and analog copper infrastructure on an Army installation.
Laid and maintains 80 miles of fiber supporting residents, businesses, and public services across Northern New York, including ongoing operations and maintenance of the plant.
Supported a $13.3M new construction project delivering 500+ CAT5 drops alongside security camera and access control infrastructure.
Engineered, installed, and maintain full-scale low-voltage infrastructure, including 500+ CAT5 drops, 50 security cameras, and 50+ access controls.
Cisco phone deployment, network refresh, IT backup, computers, laptops, smartboards, and phone system upgrades across IHS sites.
Erected a 300′ tower expanding local broadcast and broadband wireless service to households beyond the existing fiber footprint.
Restoration, installation, mapping, stripping, design documentation, verification, optimization, and testing delivered by FOA CFOT-certified technicians. Federal contracting experience includes GSA 8(a) STARS III.
| Pathway | Authority | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 8(a) Sole Source | FAR 19.8 | Tribally owned 8(a) concerns are not subject to the competitive sole-source dollar threshold. Requires SBA acceptance and CO determination. |
| 8(a) Set-Aside | FAR 19.8 | Competitive award among 8(a) program participants. |
| HUBZone Set-Aside | FAR 19.13 | Supported by the tribal member's HUBZone strength. Confirm current certification in SAM prior to award. |
| Small Business Set-Aside | FAR 19.5 | Total or partial set-aside at the assigned NAICS size standard. |
| WOSB Set-Aside | FAR 19.15 | Supported by SolutionsAe's status as a small woman-owned business. Confirm the applicable WOSB or EDWOSB certification and JV eligibility under 13 CFR 127 prior to award. |
| Joint Venture Award | 13 CFR 124.513 | 8(a) JV must be SBA-approved; the 8(a) partner performs at least 40% of the work performed by the JV. |
| Subcontract / Teaming | FAR 44 / 9.6 | Available to primes seeking small business or tribal subcontracting plan credit. |
Regulatory citations are provided for reference. Thresholds and program rules change; eligibility for any specific action rests with SBA and the contracting officer.
Fields marked To confirm must be completed with verified figures before publication. Cabling and OSP work on federal networks is frequently evaluated on installer credentials, test methodology, and cyber posture — BICSI credentials and CMMC status should not be left open.
An 80-mile USDA RUS fiber route built and still maintained demonstrates linear plant capability at a scale most small business cabling contractors cannot evidence.
Tier 1 and Tier 2 testing against TIA-568 loss budgets by FOA CFOT-certified technicians, with pass/fail certification reporting rather than a manufacturer’s proprietary sign-off.
Fiber, fixed wireless, and 300′ tower erection delivered by the same organization, which matters where the last mile cannot be reached by cable.
Tribal 8(a) status supports sole-source award, subject to SBA acceptance and CO determination, shortening lead time on communications sustainment requirements.
The JV pairs a tribally owned 8(a) and HUBZone member with a small woman-owned business partner, supporting several small business subcategory goals through a single contract action.
