PROVIDE, INSTALL, AND MAINTAIN A OTU-4(111.809GB) BETWEEN BLDG: 20449,ROOM: 100A 2051 WYOMING BLVD SOUTHEAST, KIRTLAND AFB, NM 87117-5660 (KTLNDAFB/RD1) AND BLDG: 1052,ROOM: 101 HUNTERS ROAD, INDIAN SPRINGS, CREECH AFB, NV 89018 (CRECHAFB/RD8)
ID: HC101324QA286Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Wired Telecommunications Carriers (517111)

PSC

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/f08cc328355f4d71993ae34b1ae756ce/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), is soliciting quotes for the provision, installation, and maintenance of an OTU-4 telecommunications interface between Kirtland Air Force Base (AFB) in New Mexico and Creech AFB in Nevada. Contractors are required to ensure complete physical separation from existing services while adhering to extensive technical specifications, including detailed documentation of installation routes and compliance with telecommunications standards. This procurement is critical for maintaining reliable communication services within military operations, with proposals due by November 28, 2024, and the service commencement date set for February 28, 2025. Interested contractors should direct inquiries to Robyn Tebbe at robyn.a.tebbe.civ@mail.mil or Kevin Knowles at kevin.l.knowles4.civ@mail.mil for further clarification.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Robyn Tebbe
    robyn.a.tebbe.civ@mail.mil
    Kevin Knowles
    kevin.l.knowles4.civ@mail.mil
    Files
    Title
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    - ~HC101324QA286-0001.v3 Contents.pdf
    The file outlines an amendment to a government solicitation related to telecommunication services at Creech Air Force Base (AFB) and Kirtland AFB. The amendment specifies the change of the service location at Creech AFB to Building 1052, Room 101, and updates the service date to January 29, 2025, with proposal submissions due by October 29, 2024. Contractors are required to provide, install, and maintain an OTU-4 interface between two specified buildings, while ensuring complete physical separation from existing services. Important technical requirements include documentation of installation routes, detailed PowerPoint drawings, and a walkthrough site survey. The contractors are solely responsible for compliance with all technical aspects and must demonstrate distinct service paths without interruption. Additional details include unique installation requirements, interior wiring mandates, and specific contacts for site coordination. The inquiry emphasizes that any non-compliance could lead to exclusion from evaluations, reiterating the government’s strict adherence to evaluation criteria and process management. This solicitation aligns with typical practices in federal RFPs by defining clear expectations for contractor engagement in service delivery within military contexts.
    - HC101324QA286-0002.v0.pdf
    The document is an amendment to a solicitation for telecommunications services for the U.S. government. It extends the proposal due date to November 28, 2024, and changes the service start date to February 28, 2025. The amendment also updates specific sites and system interface requirements, emphasizing the need for contractors to comply with all technical details outlined in the solicitation to avoid non-compliance. Contractors must provide detailed quotes that demonstrate how they will meet the requirements, including endpoints located at Creech AFB and Kirtland AFB. The submission process underscores the importance of coordinating site surveys and adhering to installation protocols, given the strict criteria for maintaining physical separation between government service delivery points. Contractors are also required to produce comprehensive route documentation with physical details, including distances and delays. Overall, this inquiry highlights the government's ongoing effort to secure reliable telecommunications services with stringent compliance and operational standards.
    - HC101324QA286.v3.pdf
    The Inquiry HC101324QA286 details requirements for contractors to provide, install, and maintain a telecommunication circuit (OTU-4) between Kirtland AFB, NM, and Creech AFB, NV, by January 9, 2025. Contractors must comply with extensive technical and service standards, including providing detailed quotes that address each requirement and maintain physical separation from an existing service. Pre-award site surveys are recommended at contractors' expense to assess work magnitude. The inquiry outlines specific documentation requirements, including PowerPoint drawings and circuit specifications, and emphasizes compliance with government regulations on telecommunications services. It includes detailed information on installation, responsibilities for fiber optic routes, and necessary communication with government points of contact. The submission deadline for quotes is October 8, 2024. The document delineates substantial clauses regarding security, telecommunications standards, and evaluation criteria, reinforcing the government's commitment to maintaining high standards in service provision. Contractors are advised to inquire for clarifications during the solicitation phase to ensure compliance and successful bidding.
    HC101324QA286_v3.zip
    HC101324QA286-0001_v3 Contents.zip
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