Amend HC101324QA256-0001: SUBMIT A QUOTE TO PROVIDE, INSTALL, AND MAINTAIN A 1GB ETHERNET SERVICE BETWEEN SAN DIEGO, CA 92101 AND PALMDALE, CA, 93550
ID: HC101324QA256Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
AwardedJan 6, 2025
$93.5K$93,494
AwardeeGTT GLOBAL TELECOM GOVERNMENT SERVICES, LLC
Award #:HC101325PA120
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Wired Telecommunications Carriers (517111)

PSC

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

    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), is soliciting quotes for the provision, installation, and maintenance of a 1GB Ethernet service between San Diego, CA, and Palmdale, CA. The procurement aims to secure reliable telecommunications services critical for government operations, with a service life modified to 60 months and a new service start date set for April 18, 2025. Interested contractors must submit their proposals by January 2, 2025, adhering to specific technical requirements and compliance standards, with the evaluation process focusing on the lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) criteria. For further inquiries, contractors can contact John Beckman or Dale Rupright via email at john.e.beckman.civ@mail.mil and dale.l.rupright.civ@mail.mil, respectively.

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    This document is an amendment related to the Request for Proposal (RFP) for telecommunications services under solicitation HC101324QA256-0001. The main purpose of the amendment is to modify the service life from 84 months to 60 months and change the service start date to April 18, 2025, with proposal submissions now due on January 2, 2025. Contractors are tasked with quoting for a 1GB Ethernet service installation and maintenance between two specified locations in California. Key details include compliance requirements for contractors, evaluation criteria emphasizing technical and price assessments, and the current service status as a re-award. The amendment specifies unique logistical factors for installation and provides contact information for further inquiries. The document also highlights updated clauses for the evaluation of proposals, expressly noting that the government may negotiate with the lowest technically acceptable bidder before issuing an award. All other terms are unchanged unless noted in the amendment. The overall tone of the document reflects the formal nature of government contracting processes, ensuring clarity in the expectations and requirements for participating contractors.
    The document outlines a government Request for Proposal (RFP) for contractors to provide, install, and maintain a 1GB Ethernet service between two locations in California. Contractors must comply with all technical specifications, service date requirements, and submission instructions; failure to do so will result in quotes being deemed non-compliant. The service is required by March 3, 2025, and bids must be submitted by November 1, 2024. The communication involves two sites—one in San Diego and the other in Palmdale—with specific technical requirements for each location. It emphasizes the need for a clear understanding of installation factors and testing standards, including performance acceptance testing to meet government specifications. Contractors must also ensure compliance with regulations regarding telecommunications equipment, especially concerning national defense standards prohibiting certain foreign equipment. The document highlights the importance of thorough proposal preparation, with firms expected to present complete and clear information about their qualifications and understanding of the bidding process. Overall, this inquiry aims to secure reliable telecommunications services critical for government operations while adhering to stringent regulatory requirements.
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