97IS NIPR Expansion (Offutt AFB, NE)
ID: FA4600_NIPRExpansionType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA4600 55 CONS PKPOFFUTT AFB, NE, 68113, USA

NAICS

Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors (238210)

PSC

INSTALLATION OF EQUIPMENT- ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT COMPONENTS (N059)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

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https://sam.gov/opp/1d1842d4b13a49d29d92e41efe1b30de/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the 55th Contracting Squadron at Offutt Air Force Base (AFB) in Nebraska, is seeking information from qualified contractors for the 97 IS NIPR Expansion project. This opportunity involves the installation and testing of new premise wiring and network equipment in Building 301D, Room 41G, to support the Non-classified Internet Protocol Router Network (NIPRNet), with a focus on compliance with federal and industry standards. The project is critical for enhancing operational readiness and secure communication capabilities at Offutt AFB, requiring a full-time project manager on-site and adherence to stringent security protocols. Interested parties should contact Elle Gross at elselarang.gross.2@us.af.mil or Tyler Imhoff at tyler.imhoff.1@us.af.mil for further information, noting that this is a sources sought notice and not a request for proposals.

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    SOW - 97IS NIPR Expansion.docx
    This Statement of Work (SOW) outlines the requirements for the installation and testing of new premise wiring and network equipment in Building 301D, Room 41G at Offutt AFB, NE, supporting the Non-classified Internet Protocol Router Network (NIPRNet). The contractor must provide all necessary materials and labor, ensuring compliance with various federal and industry standards. Key requirements include the installation of specified network switches, proper labeling of all wiring, and verification of user drop locations. Restoration of work areas to their original or improved condition is mandated, along with disposal of project waste according to environmental regulations. Quality assurance processes necessitate random inspections and documentation of progress. The project duration is limited to three months, with a full-time project manager required on-site. Security protocols include adherence to DoD standards, with potential clearance requirements for personnel in secure areas. Overall, the SOW aims to enhance operational readiness and secure communication capabilities at Offutt AFB through meticulous planning and execution of networking infrastructure upgrades.
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