NOCA-Ciena Network (OTN) Expansion Phase II and III
ID: F1S3AC4220AW01_F3YCFA4179AC02Type: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA9301 AFTC PZIOEDWARDS AFB, CA, 93524-1185, USA

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Other Computer Related Services (541519)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - NETWORK: DIGITAL NETWORK PRODUCTS (HARDWARE AND PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) (7G21)

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https://sam.gov/opp/38e6ce0103714e8597d94f8dffc82455/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Air Force's AFTC/PZIOA Directorate of Contracting, is initiating a Notice of Contract Action (NOCA) for the Ciena Network Optical Transport Network (OTN) Expansion Phase II and III at Edwards Air Force Base, California. This procurement aims to continue the expansion and installation of an 800G bandwidth transport circuit, building upon the previous Phase I efforts. The contract will be awarded as a sole source, Firm-Fixed Price Contract to ConvergeOne Government Solutions, under the authority of 10 USC 2302(b), with a NAICS code of 541519 and a small business size standard of $34 million. Interested vendors who believe they can meet the requirements are encouraged to submit a detailed technical package by 2:00 p.m. (PST) on September 12, 2024, to Contract Specialist Tammie Umsted at tammie.umsted@us.af.mil, as no telephone inquiries will be accepted due to COVID-19 protocols.

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    The AFTC/PZIOA Directorate of Contracting at Edwards AFB, CA, has issued a Notice of Contract Action (NOCA) regarding the Ciena Network Optical Transport Network (OTN) Expansion. This document serves to inform the industry of the USAF's intent to proceed with a sole source, Firm-Fixed Price Contract to ConvergeOne Government Solutions for continued expansion of the OTN, specifically the enhancement of an 800G bandwidth transport circuit. The contract falls under the authority of 10 USC 2302(b) and NAICS code 541519, with a small business size standard of $34 million. Vendors that believe they can fulfill the requirements are encouraged to submit a detailed technical package showcasing their capacity to meet government needs, accompanied by compliance documents as per FAR guidelines. All responses must reach the Contract Specialist by 2:00 p.m. (PST) on September 12, 2024. The document emphasizes the necessity of written submissions and the non-acceptance of telephone inquiries due to COVID-19 protocols. This NOTIFICATION clarifies procurement intent while providing a pathway for industry engagement in the contracting process.
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