Fy26 Local and Long-Distance Telecommunication Services Renewal
ID: FA462026QA207Type: Solicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA4620 92 CONS LGCFAIRCHILD AFB, WA, 99011-5320, USA

NAICS

Wired Telecommunications Carriers (517111)

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

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Air Force's 92d Contracting Squadron, is seeking proposals for the FY26 Local and Long-Distance Telecommunication Services at Fairchild Air Force Base in Washington. The procurement aims to secure reliable telecommunication services that adhere to the specifications outlined in the attached Statement of Work, which includes requirements for service quality, outage management, and personnel qualifications. These services are critical for maintaining effective communication and operational readiness at the base. Interested small businesses must submit their quotes by December 18, 2025, with questions due by December 9, 2025, and are encouraged to contact Michael Salone or 1st Lt Nicholas P. Kortis for further information.

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    The 92d Contracting Squadron at Fairchild AFB is issuing RFQ FA462026QA207 for FY26 Local and Long-Distance Telecommunication Services. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services, set aside 100% for small businesses under NAICS code 517111. Prospective offerors must be registered in SAM. The contract includes a basic period for local telecommunication services from January 22, 2026, to September 30, 2026, and an option year. Quotes are due by December 18, 2025, at 10:00 AM PT, with questions due by December 9, 2025, at 10:00 AM PT. Evaluation factors are price and past performance, considered approximately equal in a subjective trade-off. The government intends to award a firm fixed-price contract without interchanges, but reserves the right to conduct them. Offerors must complete the CLIN structure, be SAM-registered, and submit past performance information for up to two references. The solicitation also incorporates various FAR and DFARS clauses, including those related to telecommunications equipment and services, and representations regarding business operations.
    The document outlines the requirements for telecommunications services, primarily focusing on outages, service quality, government-furnished resources, and general operational standards. It details procedures for scheduled and unscheduled outages, categorizing them by priority for restoration. Key sections cover personnel qualifications, Government Emergency Telecommunications Service (GETS), installation and cutover plans, safety, and maintaining mission-essential services during crises. The appendices provide site-specific requirements, including detailed specifications for various communication lines and trunks such as Direct-Inward-Dialing (DID), commercial subscriber lines, toll-free lines, and different types of local and long-distance trunks (analog, digital, ISDN PRI). It also addresses transport channels, data point-to-point circuits, circuit extensions, public listings, telephone directories, diversity/diverse routing, E911 compatibility, and special services, alongside diagrams for traditional legacy and SIP trunking setups. A comprehensive glossary of definitions and acronyms is included, making it a complete guide for telecommunication service providers.
    The document "FA462026QA207 Attach.. 2 - WD 2015-5537 (REV.26)" is an 11-page attachment, likely associated with a government Request for Proposal (RFP) or a similar federal procurement document. The consistent title and revision number (REV.26) across all pages indicate it is a specific, controlled document, likely containing detailed specifications, terms, conditions, or a wage determination pertinent to the overall solicitation FA462026QA207. Given its nature as an attachment to a government file, it serves as a supporting document providing crucial information for potential bidders or grantees, ensuring they have the necessary details to formulate a compliant and competitive response. The repetition of the document identifier on each page emphasizes its importance and integrity within the larger government procurement package.
    The Past Performance Questionnaire (Solicitation No: FA462026QA207) is designed to evaluate offerors for the FY26 Local and Long Distance Telecommunication Services at Fairchild AFB, WA. This questionnaire requests detailed feedback on a contractor's past performance, focusing on reliability, technical adherence, communication effectiveness, employee competence, deficiency correction, responsiveness to changes, adherence to regulations, modern solution offerings, and overall performance. Respondents are asked to provide information on the contractor and their own organization, including contract details and award amounts. The deadline for submission is December 16, 2025, at 1:00 PM (Pacific). The document outlines a rating system from unsatisfactory to exceptional and requires explanations for any ratings below satisfactory. It also inquires about licensing, Contract Discrepancy Reports, cure or show cause notices, and whether the respondent would award another contract to the contractor.
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