Local Exchange Services for Fort Bliss, TX.
ID: W91RUS25QA018Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-APG CONT CT SW SECTORFORT HUACHUCA, AZ, 85613-5000, USA

NAICS

Wired Telecommunications Carriers (517111)

PSC

IT and Telecom - Network: Satellite Communications and Telecom Access Services (DG11)
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Army, is soliciting quotes for local exchange services at Fort Bliss, Texas, under solicitation number W91RUS25QA018. The procurement aims to secure local voice and data circuits, including installation and cutover services, as outlined in the attached Statement of Work (SOW), which details technical specifications and service requirements for government use. This contract is critical for ensuring reliable communication services for military operations, with the selected contractor responsible for all necessary facilities, equipment, and maintenance. Interested vendors must submit their quotations, including proof of certification as a facilities-based carrier in Texas, by the specified deadline to the primary contact, Scot Stedman, at scot.c.stedman.civ@army.mil or by phone at 571-588-1762.

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    This Statement of Work (SOW) outlines the requirements for a Contractor to provide local exchange access and transport services to designated government demarcation points, specifically Fort Bliss. The services include local exchange access, analog and digital transport, and inter/intra-Local Access Transport Area (LATA) interconnect functions, strictly for official Government use. The Contractor is responsible for all necessary facilities, equipment, materials, maintenance, and design. The SOW details numerous technical specifications and references various industry and safety standards (e.g., Ericsson manuals, OSHA, ANSI, NFPA). Key requirements include installation and cutover plans, providing commercial subscriber lines with basic and additional features, CENTREX features, exchange access trunks, transport services (up to OC-48), circuit termination, local exchange access and service areas, number portability, and defined demarcation points. The Contractor must also provide 24/7 service restoration for outages classified as Catastrophic, Emergency, Serious, or Routine, with specific response times. Future services, traffic analysis, customer service record maintenance, contract management, and adherence to all applicable regulations (security, safety, environmental) are also mandated. Appendix 10 lists the specific required services at cutover for Fort Bliss, including subscriber lines and point-to-point circuits.
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