Telecommunication Services for Laughlin AFB
ID: FA309925Q1000Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA3099 47 CONF CCLAUGHLIN AFB, TX, 78843-5101, USA

NAICS

Telecommunications (517)

PSC

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/53f203ee41cc4b718dc97f5c0a509191/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Jan 10, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Jan 10, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Jan 17, 2025, 10:30 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking industry input for local telecommunication services at Laughlin Air Force Base (AFB) in Texas. The primary objective is to provide continuous telecommunication support, operational 24/7/365, which includes all labor, materials, and services necessary for local access at designated circuit demarcation points, while ensuring compatibility with the Government's existing infrastructure. This opportunity is crucial for maintaining effective communication capabilities at the base, with a performance requirement of 99.9% availability and specific service metrics outlined in the Performance Work Statement (PWS). Interested parties are encouraged to contact Koreanna Collins at koreanna.collins@us.af.mil or Alejandro Alvarado at alejandro.alvarado.3@us.af.mil for further information, noting that this is a Sources Sought notice and not a solicitation for contract awards.

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LTS PWS - 10 Jan 2025.pdf
Jan 10, 2025, 9:05 PM UTC
The Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for Local Telecommunication Services (LTS) at Laughlin Air Force Base (AFB), Texas, effective January 10, 2025. The primary objective is to provide continuous telecommunication support, operational 24/7/365, while adhering to updated performance-based standards. The scope includes providing labor, materials, and services needed for local access at designated circuit points, excluding residential services for non-Government entities. The contractor must manage scheduled and unscheduled outages effectively, with specific notification requirements and prioritization based on service disruption severity. Service requirements aim for 99.9% availability and include detailed specifications for direct-inward-dialing, voice-grade services, and configuration for emergency telecommunications. Government-provided facilities, including designated rack and environmental controls, are standardized for accommodating the contractor's equipment without additional costs. Safety and health regulations must be followed, along with stringent manpower reporting and involvement in cutover planning to ensure seamless transitions from previous service providers. This PWS reflects the government's transition to a technology-driven telecommunications framework, emphasizing performance metrics and proactive contractor collaboration.
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