THE PURPOSE OF AMEND HC101325QA244-0001 IS TO: 1. UPDATE THE CONNECTOR TYPE AT A LOC TO 1000BASELX, SM FIBER, LC CONNECTOR VICE 1000BASELX, SM FIBER, SC CONNECTOR. ALL ELSE REMAINS THE SAME.
ID: HC101325QA244Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
AwardedMay 1, 2025
$71.5K$71,528
AwardeeCavalier Telephone, L.L.C.
Award #:HC101325PA241
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE INFORMATION SYSTEMS AGENCY (DISA)TELECOMMUNICATIONS DIVISION- HC1013SCOTT AFB, IL, 62225-5406, USA

NAICS

Telecommunications Resellers (517121)

PSC

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/1ea10c961e3148ad8f7a9080c467954c/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), is seeking contractors to provide, install, and maintain point-to-point (PTP) 1GB Ethernet access between specified locations in Brunswick, GA, and Richmond, VA. The primary objective of this procurement is to update the connector type from a 1000BASELX, SM FIBER, SC connector to a 1000BASELX, SM FIBER, LC connector, while all other contract terms remain unchanged. This initiative is part of the government's strategic efforts to enhance telecommunications infrastructure, ensuring compliance with technical specifications and rigorous testing protocols. Interested contractors must submit their quotes by April 24, 2025, and are encouraged to engage with the contracting officers for any inquiries during the solicitation process; all submissions must be uploaded to the Integrated Defense Enterprise Acquisition System (IDEAS).

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    - HC101325QA244-0001.v0.pdf
    The Inquiry for Proposal (IQO) issued by the federal government pertains to the amendment of Contract HC101325QA244-0001. The primary purpose of this amendment is to update the connector type from a 1000BASELX, SM FIBER, SC connector to a 1000BASELX, SM FIBER, LC connector at a designated location. All other terms of the contract remain unchanged. Contractors are required to provide, install, and maintain point-to-point 1GB Ethernet access between two specified buildings in Georgia and Virginia. Additionally, contractors must comply with administrative stipulations including, but not limited to, pre-installation site surveys, acceptance testing, and adherence to service dates. A critical deadline of July 24, 2025, is established, with conditions for contract cancellation or modification in case of non-compliance. Contractors are encouraged to engage with the contracting officer for inquiries during the solicitation process, and all quotes must be uploaded to the specified system. The document also reiterates that failure to comply with the outlined requirements will result in non-compliance and exclusion from consideration for the contract award. Overall, this amendment emphasizes the importance of technical compliance and timely execution in government RFP processes.
    - HC101325QA244.v1.pdf
    The document outlines a request for proposals (RFP) from contractors for the provision, installation, and maintenance of point-to-point (PTP) 1GB Ethernet access between two specific locations in Brunswick, GA, and Richmond, VA. Contractors are instructed to submit their quotes by April 24, 2025, and must adhere to technical specifications, including acceptance testing for a period of 24 hours according to customer-defined criteria prior to circuit hand-off. Each contractor is responsible for comprehensively reviewing the solicitation details to ensure compliance; non-compliance will result in exclusion from consideration. Key aspects include requirements for a virtual private network (VPN) establishment, a mandatory walk-through site survey for the winning vendor, and stringent testing procedures to validate performance metrics such as latency and frame loss rates. Security protocols demand that contractors have the necessary clearance for site access. Contractors lacking a current DITCO Basic Agreement must secure one prior to submitting quotes. Emphasis is placed on the necessity for clear communication, adherence to deadlines, and submission through the Integrated Defense Enterprise Acquisition System (IDEAS). This RFP reflects the government's strategic focus on enhancing telecommunications infrastructure while ensuring compliance with various procurement regulations.
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