Base Telecommunications System Maintenance, JB-MDL
ID: FA448425RBTSMType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA4484 87 CONS PKJB MDL, NJ, 08641, USA

NAICS

Wired Telecommunications Carriers (517111)

PSC

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

Set Aside

8(a) Set-Aside (FAR 19.8) (8A)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/c15faffec19e47cfb76215d525070944/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking qualified contractors for the maintenance of the Base Telecommunications System (BTS) at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst in New Jersey. The procurement aims to ensure 24/7 availability of telecommunications services, including both legacy and VoIP systems, with a strong emphasis on personnel qualifications and operational continuity during crises or mission changes. This opportunity is critical for maintaining reliable telecommunications support aligned with military operational needs, while adhering to safety and environmental compliance standards. Interested parties can contact Rick Driscoll at richard.driscoll.2@us.af.mil or 609-754-5922, or Adriana A. Dunaway at adriana.dunaway.2@us.af.mil or 609-754-3723 for further details.

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    JBMDL Performance Work Statement.pdf
    The McGuire/Dix/Lakehurst NJ Performance Based Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for operations and maintenance (O&M) services for the Base Telecommunications System (BTS) at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst. The contractor must provide personnel and resources to ensure 24/7 availability of telecommunications services, including legacy and VoIP systems. Key responsibilities include supporting mission requirements, accident reporting, compliance oversight, and conducting preventive maintenance. Substantial emphasis is placed on personnel qualifications and maintaining a steady workforce for operational continuity amidst potential crises or mission changes. The document provides extensive details on monthly O&M responsibilities, specific procedures for handling outages, and the assessment of communications infrastructure, including cable marking and maintenance of aerial and underground systems. It also outlines work order protocols and categorizes tasks as routine, priority, or emergency based on urgency, dictating requisite response times. The PWS stresses the importance of accurate record-keeping and compliance with environmental management systems. Overall, the document aims to ensure reliable telecommunications support aligned with military operational needs while adhering to safety, environmental compliance, and effective management processes.
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