Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Long-Distance and Local Telecommunication Service

The United States Air Force is issuing a Sources Sought notice to identify potential sources for Long-Distance & Local Telecommunications Services (LDLTS) at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana. This is not a solicitation but market research to determine if responsible small businesses (including 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Hubzone, and Women-Owned) exist, and to inform the acquisition strategy. The NAICS code is 517810 with a $40.0M size standard. The requirement is for 24/7/365 telecommunication services, shifting from legacy TDM to Internet-Protocol-based systems, excluding Defense Switching Network (DSN) services. Contractors will provide all labor, tools, facilities, materials, and services, including equipment and infrastructure compatible with the Government's existing setup. Responses, including business information, small business status, teaming arrangements, and a description of similar services, are due by February 3, 2026, at 12:00 pm Mountain time.

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for Long-Distance and Local Telecommunications Services (LDLTS) at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana. The objective is to provide essential 24/7/365 telecommunication services, moving from legacy Time-Division Multiplexing (TDM) to Internet-Protocol based services. The scope covers all labor, tools, materials, and services for local access to designated circuit demarcation points, including equipment installation and compatibility with existing government infrastructure. Key sections detail outage procedures and priorities (High, Medium, Low), service summaries with performance thresholds, government-furnished property, general requirements for personnel and security, and specific service needs like Direct-Inward-Dialing (DID) numbers, exchange lines, and E911 compatibility. The document encourages contractor-proposed improvements and emphasizes adherence to federal, DAF, and industry standards.

The Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines requirements for Long-Distance and Local Telecommunications Services (LDLTS) at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana. The objective is to provide essential 24/7/365 telecommunication services, supporting the transition from legacy Time-Division Multiplexing (TDM) to Internet-Protocol based services. The scope includes providing all labor, tools, and materials for local access to designated circuit demarcation points, ensuring compatibility with existing government infrastructure. The PWS details procedures for scheduled and unscheduled outages, categorizing them into high, medium, and low priority with corresponding response and restoration times. Key performance objectives include continuous local phone service with 99.999% reliability and timely outage notifications. The document also covers government-furnished property, general requirements for personnel, Government Emergency Telecommunications Service (GETS), installation and cutover plans for non-incumbent contractors, and security requirements, including Anti-Terrorism Awareness Training. Appendix 1 specifies site-specific requirements such as Direct-Inward-Dialing (DID) numbers, exchange and access lines, ISDN PRI trunks, and E911 compatibility. Appendix 2 provides definitions and acronyms relevant to the telecommunication services.