PROVIDE, INSTALL, AND MAINTAIN A 50MB ETHERNET SERVICE BETWEEN: A. (RM) 1D30B, (FL) 1, BLUE RIDGE SUMMIT ONE, BLUE RIDGE SUMMIT, PA 17214/CCI, AND B. (RM) N/A; MOUNTAINSIDE TELEPORT, HAGERSTOWN, MD 21740/CCI
ID: HC101324QA268Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Telecommunications Resellers (517121)

PSC

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

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/62818e9f079b458b97461abd14f424aa/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), has announced the cancellation of a solicitation for a telecommunications contract. The procurement was intended for the installation and maintenance of a 50MB Ethernet service connecting Blue Ridge Summit, PA, and Hagerstown, MD, with specific technical requirements and compliance standards outlined for contractors. This initiative underscores the importance of maintaining secure and efficient telecommunications infrastructure, particularly within the context of federal operations. For further inquiries, interested parties may contact Jennifer Voss at jennifer.n.voss.civ@mail.mil or Angelina Hutson at angelina.hutson.civ@mail.mil.

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    - HC101324QA268-0001.v1.pdf
    This document serves as an administrative amendment to a solicitation for a 50MB Ethernet service between two specified locations, namely Blue Ridge Summit, PA and Hagerstown, MD. The amendment provides clarification and additional requirements for contractors bidding on the project. Contractors must address all technical requirements and various Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses specified in the solicitation. The testing and acceptance criteria for the service are detailed, including the necessity for compliance with specific testing protocols and oversight by the government authority. The proposal timelines have been updated, extending the due date for quotes to April 18, 2025, and adjusting the service implementation date to August 16, 2025. Contractors are advised to ensure comprehensive details on installation and testing procedures are included in their proposals, as failure to comply with these stipulations will result in disqualification from consideration. This amendment also highlights the importance of meeting contractual deadlines, noting that non-compliance could lead to cancellation. Overall, the document underscores the rigorous standards required for contractors in government telecommunications projects, emphasizing compliance and thoroughness in submissions.
    - HC101324QA268-0002.v0.pdf
    This document, an IQO Inquiry identified as HC101324QA268-0002, serves as an amendment to a solicitation, specifically to cancel it. The action type is a cancellation, with the stated purpose of canceling the solicitation. Key details include a TSR Number (DM12JUL248534) and a CCSD (SUED71MS). The document also updates the service date from August 16, 2025, to October 21, 2025, and revises the TSR Number from DM12JUL248534A to DM12JUL248534. Jennifer Voss is listed as the DITCO contact. The amendment is issued by Angelina Hutson, DITCO Contracting Officer.
    - HC101324QA268.v0.pdf
    The document constitutes an inquiry for contractors to submit quotes for the installation and maintenance of a 50MB Ethernet service connecting two sites: Blue Ridge Summit One, PA, and Mountainside Teleport, MD. Contractors are required to comply with specific technical requirements, as outlined in federal regulations and the DITCO Additional Telecommunications Text. Proposals must detail installation plans and address issues that could delay service delivery, with a firm deadline for completion by July 10, 2025. Acceptance tests, including thorough performance assessments and compliance verifications, must be performed under defined standards. The application process mandates compliance with federal acquisition regulations, highlighting the type of telecommunications service required, installation specifics, and a clear statement of understanding from contractors. Evaluations will focus on financially competitive bids, with a preference for technically compliant offerings. The solicitation also reinforces stringent monitoring, standards for outage reporting, and requirements for contractor registration. This initiative reinforces the government's commitment to efficient and secure telecommunications infrastructure while promoting small business opportunities within the procurement process.
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