Base Telecommunications Services, Dover AFB
ID: FA449726-BTSType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA4497 436 CONS LGCDOVER AFB, DE, 19902-5016, USA

NAICS

Wired Telecommunications Carriers (517111)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - NETWORK SUPPORT SERVICES (LABOR) (DG01)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/ac609f8ffa43427a9934f2cda9e809cd/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the 436th Contracting Squadron at Dover Air Force Base, is seeking small business contractors to provide comprehensive telecommunications services. The contractor will be responsible for ensuring the availability and maintenance of the Base Telecommunications System (BTS), which includes managing an Avaya LSC, IX Voicemail, Sonus Session Border Controllers, and both outside and inside plant systems, with a requirement for 24/7 operational support. This opportunity is critical for maintaining effective communication capabilities essential to the mission of the 436 Communication Squadron. Interested parties should contact Justin Bordalo at justin.bordalo@us.af.mil or Angela Nartowicz at angela.nartowicz.1@us.af.mil for further details, and are encouraged to review the attached Performance Work Statement for specific requirements and responsibilities.

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    BTS PWS 9 Dec 25.pdf
    The Performance Work Statement outlines the requirements for Operations and Maintenance (O&M) services for the Base Telecommunications System (BTS) at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware. The contractor will provide personnel, equipment, and services to ensure 24/7 availability of the BTS, which includes an Avaya LSC, IX Voicemail, Sonus SBCs, and both outside and inside plant systems. Key responsibilities include managing the transition from legacy CS1K to Avaya Aura, maintaining the LSC database, handling line moves, adds, changes, and disconnects, and ensuring Information Assurance (IA) compliance. The PWS details monthly maintenance tasks, preventive maintenance inspections (PMIs) for various components like manholes and terminals, and procedures for responding to system and service outages based on priority levels (emergency, priority, routine). It also covers cable location, staking, marking, collection of Communication Feature Data (CFD) using GPS, and maintaining various records such as Maintenance Support Plans, PMI reports, repair logs, and equipment inventory. The document also specifies procedures for work orders, contractor support services, and personnel qualifications, including a requirement for a Federally Authorized Avaya Partner and DoDD 8570 IAT Level II Certification for personnel working with Avaya CM8.
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