Information Management-Infrastructure Maintenance(IT-IM)
ID: 771-IT-IM-2024Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8003 771 ENTERPRISE SOURCING SQWRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH, 45433-5344, USA

NAICS

Wired Telecommunications Carriers (517111)

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https://sam.gov/opp/0b79f8badca14687831b63dc0d00ba9c/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking industry input through a Sources Sought synopsis for Information Technology Infrastructure Maintenance (IT-IM) services. The procurement aims to establish a contract that includes a one-year base period with four optional one-year extensions, focusing on the maintenance of critical communication systems such as Digital Voice Systems, Cable Infrastructure, and Land Mobile Radio systems. This initiative is vital for ensuring the operational continuity and modernization of the Air Force's IT infrastructure, adhering to both Department of the Air Force and commercial standards. Interested businesses are encouraged to submit their responses by October 21, 2024, and can direct inquiries to Sandy Thompson at sandy.thompson@us.af.mil or Michaela Desch at michaela.desch@us.af.mil.

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    Sandy Thompson
    sandy.thompson@us.af.mil
    Michaela Desch
    michaela.desch@us.af.mil
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    AFIMSC IT-IM PWS 29 Aug 24.pdf
    The Air Force Installation & Mission Support Center (AFIMSC) is seeking to acquire Information Technology - Infrastructure Maintenance (IT-IM) services, focusing on maintaining systems according to Department of the Air Force (DAF) Technical Orders and commercial standards. The contract encompasses routine maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and modernization across various mission-critical systems, including voice, microwave, cable, and land mobile radio systems. Services are structured into three support levels: routine maintenance/sustainment, repair/replacement, and modernization, along with handling Incident Ticket Notifications and Preventive Maintenance Inspections (PMIs) regularly. The contractor must deliver certified personnel, necessary tools, and materials to ensure operational continuity and compliance with all manufacturer specifications. All maintenance actions are to be documented and reported to the Government, ensuring rigorous tracking of sustainment activities and inventory management. A comprehensive quality control program is mandated, aiming to uphold service standards while complying with applicable security and regulatory measures, including management of controlled unclassified information. This initiative illustrates the U.S. government’s ongoing investment in IT infrastructure to support its operational capabilities effectively while ensuring safety, security, and high availability of services.
    RFI Extension.pdf
    The Department of the Air Force is issuing a Sources Sought synopsis from the Air Force Materiel Command at Wright-Patterson AFB to identify potential suppliers for Information Technology Infrastructure Maintenance (IT-IM) services across the Air Force. This initiative aims to source information on maintaining mission systems such as Voice Systems, Cable Infrastructure, and Microwave systems under NAICS code 517111. The anticipated contract will encompass a base year and up to four option years, focusing on routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and installation based on evolving mission needs. Interested businesses are invited to respond regarding their classification (large or small), corporate experience, and competencies, including quality control and adherence to standards. Additional inquiries seek details about past contracts relating to IT-IM services and practices for inventorying telecommunications infrastructure. Responses will help shape future requirements and are due by 21 October 2024. Participation is voluntary, with no reimbursement provided for costs incurred by respondents. The synopsis underscores the Air Force's commitment to public engagement and transparency while exploring service capabilities in its IT infrastructure maintenance efforts.
    RFI 5 Sept 2024.pdf
    The Department of the Air Force is conducting a Sources Sought synopsis to gather industry input regarding potential contractors for Information Technology Infrastructure Maintenance (IT-IM) services across the Air Force. This initiative aims to establish a one-year base contract with four optional one-year extensions, focusing on maintaining various communication systems, including Digital Voice Systems, Cable Infrastructure, and Land Mobile Radio systems. The synopsis seeks to identify qualified businesses based on their size, capabilities, and past performance in similar IT-related projects. Respondents are requested to provide company information, answers to general questions about business size and certifications, corporate experience, and additional inquiries related to existing standards, service offerings, and environmental practices. Emphasis is placed on adherence to both commercial and Department of the Air Force standards, as well as insight into industry trends in emerging technologies. Responses to this synopsis should be received by October 5, 2024, and need to avoid including proprietary or classified information. The Department seeks a collaborative approach to refine required services and better meet mission demands while ensuring robust engagement with potential vendors.
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