RFI - Ramstein, Germany to Al Udeid, Qatar
ID: HC102124RFI52119Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE INFORMATION SYSTEMS AGENCY (DISA)DISA/DITCO EUROPEAPO, AE, 09136, USA

NAICS

Wired and Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite) (51711)

PSC

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

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https://sam.gov/opp/291c5b63d5fa44afb3a4322de091e215/view
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    The Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), under the Department of Defense, is seeking information regarding a 1GB commercial lease for telecommunications services between Ramstein, Germany, and Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. This Request for Information (RFI) aims to gather insights from commercial vendors about their capabilities to meet the government's communication needs, including service capacity, implementation lead times, compliance with national defense regulations, and estimated costs. The RFI serves as a preliminary assessment of the marketplace's capabilities and does not guarantee a future solicitation or contract award. Interested vendors must submit their written responses by October 25, 2024, to Anthony Melicharek at anthony.r.melicharek.civ@mail.mil, with all submissions becoming government property.

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    Anthony Melicharek
    anthony.r.melicharek.civ@mail.mil
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    52119 RFI IQO - 1GB DE and QA FF.pdf
    The Defense Information Technology Contracting Organization (DITCO-Europe) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) regarding a 1GB commercial lease between Ramstein Flugplatz in Germany and Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar. The purpose of the RFI is to gather information from commercial vendors about their capabilities to fulfill this request. Vendors are prompted to address specific questions about service capacity, lead times for implementation, compliance with national defense regulations, and estimated costs. Responses should be submitted in written format by 25 October 2024, and oral communications are not accepted. The document clarifies that this RFI is not a solicitation for proposals and does not guarantee the issuance of a future RFP or contract award. All submissions will become government property and responders are responsible for their associated costs. Overall, this RFI serves as a preliminary step to assess the marketplace's capabilities for future fulfillment of the government's communication needs with respect to security and regulatory compliance.
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