North Dakota National Guard Telco Services
ID: W901UZ25Q0401Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW7NT USPFO ACTIVITY ND ARNGBISMARCK, ND, 58506-5511, USA

NAICS

All Other Telecommunications (517810)

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/opp/463cceb7102840f98a91db304eecafd5/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Army, is seeking small business contractors to provide statewide telecommunications services for the North Dakota Army National Guard. The procurement requires the contractor to deliver personnel, tools, and services necessary for Central Office telecommunications across six locations in North Dakota, including Bismarck, Fargo, Valley City, and Grand Forks, with a focus on providing 2500 Direct Inward Dial (DID) numbers and Primary Rate Interface (PRI) T-1 lines for voice services. This initiative is crucial for enhancing communication capabilities for military operations, with services expected to commence by May 22, 2025. Interested parties should contact Jeremy W. Greenstein at jeremy.w.greenstein.civ@army.mil or 701-333-2223 for further details.

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    Teleco PWS 2025_26.pdf
    The Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for telecommunications services for the North Dakota Army National Guard at six locations in Bismarck, Fargo, Valley City, and Grand Forks, ND, with a one-year contract period. The contractor is tasked with providing personnel, tools, and services necessary for Central Office telecommunications without relying on any government-owned equipment. Specific deliverables include 2500 Direct Inward Dial (DID) numbers in Bismarck and additional DID numbers in the other cities, alongside Primary Rate Interface (PRI) T-1 lines for voice services. The contractor must ensure 24/7 maintenance personnel availability, timely repairs within one business day, and adherence to strict quality control conditions. Compliance with security protocols, including safeguarding government property and meeting training standards for personnel, is vital. The contractor is also bound by the U.S. government's zero-tolerance policy on human trafficking. The project highlights updated practices in telecommunications contracting and aims to enhance communication capabilities for military operations. The effective date for service commencement is projected for May 22, 2025, demanding all services to be operational by this date.
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