D--Dedicated, reliable scalable dark cabling in southern Arizona
ID: 140A1125Q0034Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THEBUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRSWESTERN REGIONPHOENIX, AZ, 85004, USA

NAICS

Wired Telecommunications Carriers (517111)

PSC

IT and Telecom - Network: Satellite Communications and Telecom Access Services (DG11)

Set Aside

Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE) Set-Aside (specific to Department of Interior and Indian Health Services) (IEE)

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https://sam.gov/opp/4d4dbe98f4d342e5818ea5ae516d3f86/view
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    The Bureau of Indian Affairs, under the Department of the Interior, is seeking Indian Economic Enterprises (IEEs) to provide dedicated, reliable, and scalable dark cabling solutions in southern Arizona for the San Carlos Irrigation Project (SCIP). The procurement involves the installation of two strands of LH dark fiber over an estimated 45-mile distance, facilitating telecommunications connectivity and operational support across six substations, along with necessary operation and maintenance services. This initiative is crucial for enhancing SCIP's telecommunications capabilities to meet operational demands effectively. Interested parties must submit their capability statements and past performance records via email to Randall Brown at Randall.Brown@bia.gov, with inquiries directed to the same contact. The contract will initially cover a base year, with options for four additional years.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Brown, Randall
    (520) 723-6208
    (406) 247-7921
    Randall.Brown@bia.gov
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    Statement_of_Work_1.pdf
    The San Carlos Irrigation Project (SCIP) seeks proposals for a comprehensive dark fiber cabling solution to enhance telecommunications at its facilities. This project requires the provision of reliable, scalable connectivity, including operation and maintenance services. Key tasks involve integrating two strands of LH dark fiber over an estimated 45-mile distance between Oracle Junction Station and a specified address, which will facilitate routing production traffic among six substations. This infrastructure will allow for the effective testing and provisioning of SCIP's telecommunications equipment. The contract will initially cover a base year, with options to extend for four additional years. The initiative underscores SCIP's commitment to improving its telecommunications capabilities to better support operational demands.
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