PROVIDE, INSTALL, MAINTAIN 1GB ETHERNET BETWEEN BLDG SOUTH SOUND COMM MED HOME, (RM)120-COMM, (FL)1; 500 LILLY RD NE, SUITE 120; OLYMPIA, WA, 98506 & BLDG 6071, (RM)SWITCH; 6071 16TH ST & COLORADO AVE, JOINT BASE LEWIS/MCCHORD WA 98433-9500.
ID: HC101324QA293Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE INFORMATION SYSTEMS AGENCY (DISA)TELECOMMUNICATIONS DIVISION- HC1013SCOTT AFB, IL, 62225-5406, 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, through the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), is soliciting quotes for the provision, installation, and maintenance of a 1GB Ethernet connection between two locations in Washington: South Sound Community Medical Home in Olympia and Joint Base Lewis/McChord (JBLM). Contractors are required to meet specific technical requirements, including configuring the Ethernet for jumbo frames (MTU 9000 bytes) and achieving a round-trip delay (RTD) of less than or equal to 10 milliseconds per 350 miles, while ensuring compliance with testing and acceptance standards. This procurement is critical for enhancing telecommunications capabilities at the specified sites, with the service expected to be operational by December 18, 2025. Interested contractors must submit their quotes by September 3, 2025, and can reach out to Dale Rupright or Angelina Hutson via email for further inquiries.

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    The document is an amendment to a government RFP (HC101324QA293-0001) directed at contractors for the provision, installation, and maintenance of a 1GB Ethernet link between South Sound Community Medical Home in Olympia and Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Washington. Key changes include the updated service and quote due dates, now set for April 25, 2025, and December 9, 2024, respectively. Contractors must ensure compliance with technical requirements, including network specifications that support Jumbo Frames and specific latency parameters. Quotes should detail the Local Exchange Carriers (LECs) involved and outline any necessary building work to complete the service, obtaining site permissions and verifying capacity for vendor equipment. Additionally, the RFP calls for careful evaluation of proposed solutions based on pricing and compliance with diversity requirements to meet the government’s needs effectively. Contractors must also prepare for potential site surveys and are required to detail compliance with testing and acceptance measures in their quotes. Failure to adhere to these requirements could result in exclusion from evaluation. Overall, this amendment emphasizes the importance of timely service delivery and thorough preparation in response to government contracting needs.
    The inquiry HC101324QA293-0002 outlines a request for quotes from contractors to provide, install, and maintain a 1GB Ethernet connection between specific locations in Olympia and Joint Base Lewis/McChord, Washington. The document serves as an administrative amendment, updating specific service dates and technical requirements. Key requirements include configuring Ethernet for jumbo frames, maintaining a response time of less than 10 milliseconds, and ensuring that solutions are diverse from a separate solicitation. Contractors must submit detailed quotes, include necessary technical clarifications, and conduct pre-award site surveys to assess the scope of work. The evaluation process favors the lowest priced, technically acceptable bids, and requires compliance with specific testing and acceptance protocols. The government reserves the right to negotiate with the lowest responders if needed and may withdraw the solicitation if issues arise. This document functions within the framework of federal RFP processes, emphasizing transparency, fairness, and adherence to established technical standards.
    This inquiry document, HC101324QA293-0003, pertains to an administrative amendment for a telecommunications contract requiring the provision, installation, and maintenance of a 1GB Ethernet service between specified buildings in Washington state. The amendment extends the service and quote due dates to May 12, 2025, and January 10, 2025, respectively. Contractors must submit comprehensive quotes addressing all technical requirements, including Ethernet frame sizes, maximum transmission units, round trip delays, and necessary site permissions for any required infrastructure builds. Additionally, compliance with testing and acceptance standards, specifically ITU-T Y.1564, is mandated, ensuring performance metrics such as frame loss rate and latency are met. The document emphasizes the importance of distinct physical routing for diverse service paths while providing stringent guidelines on quotation details, testing protocols, and timelines. Both pre-award site surveys and clear communication with government contacts are encouraged for accurate bid preparation. The government seeks to ensure timely service delivery while eliminating assumptions in contractor quotes, emphasizing compliance to avoid non-evaluability and possible disqualification from the bidding process.
    The government inquiry HC101324QA293-0006 pertains to an amendment for a project involving the provision, installation, and maintenance of a 1GB Ethernet connection between two specified locations in Washington. The amendment removes a diversity requirement, while extending the service date to November 17, 2025, and the quote due date to July 2, 2025. Contractors are expected to submit detailed quotes that cover technical requirements, including maximum transmission unit specifications and service delivery milestones. Pre-award site surveys are encouraged, and quotes must include comprehensive details for evaluation. The document emphasizes that failure to comply with technical requirements may lead to exclusion from the evaluation process. Additionally, it establishes protocols for ensuring acceptable testing processes, coordination with government acceptance authorities, and ensures that diverse service delivery paths are maintained. Overall, the amendment aims to streamline contractor bids while addressing compliance with specified service standards.
    This government inquiry solicits quotes from contractors to provide, install, and maintain a 1GB Ethernet connection between two specific locations in Washington: South Sound Community Medical Home in Olympia and Joint Base Lewis/McChord. Key requirements include configuring the Ethernet for a maximum transmission unit (MTU) of 9000 bytes, achieving a round-trip delay (RTD) of 10 milliseconds per 350 miles, and ensuring diversity in circuit paths. The service must be completed by February 17, 2025, with contractors responsible for detailing their ability to meet technical specifications and compliance with standard provisions. Thorough coordination with government site personnel is required prior to circuit activation. Testing and acceptance requirements must be met, ensuring the delivery meets specified performance standards. Contractors must provide all necessary documentation, including their unique identifiers, and ensure all quoted prices reflect fixed costs, accounting for all applicable charges and regulatory compliance. The inquiry emphasizes the exclusion of certain telecommunications equipment and services linked to national security concerns. Responses are due by October 21, 2024. This solicitation embodies rigorous standards typical in government procurement, balancing technical specifications with compliance and regulatory obligations.
    This document is an administrative amendment (0008) to a federal government inquiry (HC101324QA293-0008) for a 1GB Ethernet service. The primary purpose of this amendment is to clarify the B location address as BLDG 6071, 6071 16th Street and Colorado, Joint Base Lewis/McChord (JBLM), WA 98433-9500, noting that Lumen, NoaNet, Zayo, and Comcast Business are on-net at this location. Previous amendments extended the quote due dates and service dates, with the latest due date being September 3, 2025, and service date December 18, 2025. Importantly, the requirement for full diversity has been removed. Contractors are required to provide, install, and maintain a 1GB Ethernet connection between two specified locations in Washington, supporting jumbo frames (MTU 9000 bytes) and an RTD of less than or equal to 10 milliseconds per 350 miles. Quotes must detail how technical requirements will be met, include LEC and subcontractor information, specify if a build is required, and address testing and acceptance compliance. Failure to comply with these requirements will result in quote exclusion.
    The document is an Inquiry/Solicitation (HC101324QA293-0007) for contractors to provide, install, and maintain a 1GB Ethernet connection between two specific locations in Washington state: South Sound Comm Medical Home in Olympia and Joint Base Lewis/McChord (JBLM). The solicitation has undergone multiple amendments, primarily extending quote due dates and service dates, and notably removing the requirement for full diversity in earlier amendments, though a diversity requirement is re-emphasized for the overall solution in a later section. Contractors are required to submit quotes detailing their approach to meeting technical requirements, including specific Ethernet frame sizes (Jumbo Frames with MTU of 9000 bytes, or 4,400 IP MTU or higher), latency (RTD of <= 10 milliseconds per 350 miles), and providing information on LECs and any required builds. Quotes must be comprehensive and not simply restate government requirements. The service must be engineered for total end-to-end diversity in conjunction with another solicitation (HC101324QA294/TSR DR06AUG246855/ CCSD SVI6HNB4), with physical paths separated by a minimum of 50 meters/164 feet. Award will prioritize the lowest-priced diverse solutions. Pre-award site surveys are authorized but at the contractor's expense. Testing and acceptance requirements must be coordinated with DISA. The document provides detailed contact information for both termination locations and DITCO. Failure to address technical requirements will lead to quote non-compliance.
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