Base Telephone Services
ID: W50S9G-25-Q-0003Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW7N8 USPFO ACTIVITY WIANG 128MILWAUKEE, WI, 53207-6104, USA

NAICS

Wired Telecommunications Carriers (517111)

PSC

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/38370613b4cd495bbf60b19e5ea53cc0/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Jan 8, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Jan 8, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Jan 22, 2025, 9:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Army, is conducting a Sources Sought notice to identify potential sources for providing base telephone services at General Mitchell Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The requirement includes upgrading existing legacy TDM services to SIP, ensuring 24/7/365 local telecommunication services, and maintaining essential features such as Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) 911 services. This procurement is crucial for supporting the 128th Air Refueling Wing's operations and ensuring reliable communication capabilities. Interested vendors must submit their responses by January 22, 2025, at 15:00 P.M. C.S.T., and can direct inquiries to Mark Tonkinson at mark.tonkinson.2@us.af.mil or by phone at 414-944-8517.

Point(s) of Contact
Mark Tonkinson
(414) 944-8517
mark.tonkinson.2@us.af.mil
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