Mesh Network

This notice is being publicized in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 5.101 requiring Contracting Officers to disseminate information for proposed contract actions expected to exceed $25,000. Further in accordance with FAR 6.302-1 it is the intent of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to make contract award to the T-Mobile. The intended contract will provide for government access to the only Wi-Fi Mesh Network along the Texas border with Mexico in the area of Eagle Pass and Del Rio. The T-Mobile network provides point to multipoint bi-directional broadband communications with remote Wi-Fi enabled devices. T-Mobile towers presently hosts the radio access network (RAN) and backhaul links in the area. Further the chain of T-Mobile leased towers, separate from the RAN provide backhaul communications. This provides the flexibility to access fixed line facilities As a result T-Mobile is the only responsible source to provide the necessary accessibility to the existing network at this location.