100 Gbps Circuits for Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment in South Dakota, USA
ID: DUNERFI2024Type: Sources Sought
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ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFBERKELEY NATL LAB - DOE CONTRACTORBerkeley, CA, 94720, USA

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Wired Telecommunications Carriers (517111)

PSC

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

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https://sam.gov/opp/f5fdb9365d384e089780fdf9f489bf46/view
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    The Department of Energy, through the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL), is seeking qualified contractors to establish two 100 Gbps circuits for the Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (DUNE) at the Sanford Underground Research Facility in Lead, South Dakota. The objective is to ensure geographic and vendor diversity for these circuits, enhancing the resiliency and redundancy of the Energy Sciences Network (ESnet) in support of scientific research. This initiative is critical for maintaining robust network services, particularly for the DUNE project, which requires reliable connectivity to support its operations. Interested parties must submit their responses to the Request for Information (RFI) by December 20, 2024, and the project has a budget cap of under $500,000, with the circuits expected to be operational by June 2027, but not before June 2026. For further inquiries, potential respondents can contact Dianna Thomas at djthomas@lbl.gov or Kathee Roque at KFRoque@lbl.gov.

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    Dianna Thomas
    djthomas@lbl.gov
    Kathee Roque
    KFRoque@lbl.gov
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    RFI (04-26-19).docx
    The Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) concerning the Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (DUNE) Far Detector's WAN connectivity. The project has a budget cap of under $500,000 and aims to establish two 100Gbps circuits with geographical and vendor diversity, ensuring resilience and redundancy. Responses to this RFI are intended solely for information gathering, with no proposals or awards made from this request, signifying that it does not obligate LBNL to issue a solicitation later. Respondents are required to provide detailed information on their capabilities, including company size, core competencies, technical proficiency, customer service processes, and previous relevant experience. The installation and operation of the circuits must be completed by June 2027 but not before June 2026. Interested companies must submit their responses electronically by December 20, 2024. This RFI underscores LBNL's commitment to enhancing its network service resilience in support of scientific endeavors, particularly those linked to the DUNE project at the Sanford Underground Research Facility in South Dakota.
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