Zayo Fiber 1 year lease renewal; POP: 7/31/25 - 7/30/26
ID: 80NSSC25900034Q2Type: Special Notice
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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNASA SHARED SERVICES CENTERSTENNIS SPACE CENTER, MS, 39529, USA

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Other Computer Related Services (541519)

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IT and Telecom - Network: Satellite Communications and Telecom Access Services (DG11)
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    NASA's National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) intends to renew a one-year lease for Zayo Dark Fiber, specifically two pairs of dark standard single-mode fiber (SMF-28), to facilitate communications between NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center and the University of Maryland, College Park. This procurement is crucial for enhancing the advanced communication infrastructure necessary for operational capabilities at the Goddard Space Flight Center, supporting connectivity between NASA's facilities. The performance period for this lease is set from July 31, 2025, to July 30, 2026, with interested organizations required to submit their capabilities and qualifications to Sara Jusino-Terry by 12 p.m. Central Standard Time on April 29, 2025, to be considered for this sole source contract with Zayo Group LLC.

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    NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center intends to renew a one-year lease for Zayo Dark Fiber, specifically two pairs of dark standard single-mode fiber (SMF-28), connecting the center to Building 224 at the University of Maryland, College Park, MD. The lease agreement includes a 12-month term for the metro dark fiber network, supporting communications between NASA's Building 1 and the designated university facility. The designated point of contact for this project is Brett Gillard, and the performance period is set from July 31, 2025, to July 30, 2026. This document outlines the need for advanced communication infrastructure to facilitate operational capabilities at Goddard Space Flight Center.
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