Engineering Design and Implementation Services for Fiber Optic Cable Facilities at Spaceport America Complex

This sole‑source contract tasks SWC Telesolutions (Ethos Broadband) with the complete engineering design, permitting, construction, and operational rollout of a fiber‑optic backbone linking Elephant Butte to the Spaceport America complex. The work includes aerial and buried fiber installation, use of an exclusive pole‑attachment agreement, and delivery of a network capable of up to 10 Gbps. The contract is valued at roughly $500 K and must be finished by the end of 2026. • Scope: detailed design, right‑of‑way acquisition, construction (≈ 4.25 mi aerial, 0.25 mi buried, 2.25 mi existing conduit), and ongoing operations/maintenance. • Unique factors: proprietary SWC engineering staff, exclusive pole‑attachment with Sierra Electric Cooperative, and a grant‑match funding structure (25 % agency contribution). • Timeline: 6‑month performance period (May 15 2026 – Nov 30 2026) with a hard operational deadline of Dec 31 2026.