connection and maintenance support services
ID: N0018925Q0197Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVSUP FLT LOG CTR NORFOLKNORFOLK, VA, 23511-3392, USA

NAICS

Wired Telecommunications Carriers (517111)

PSC

IT and Telecom - Network: Satellite Communications and Telecom Access Services (DG11)
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Navy through NAVSUP FLT LOG CTR Norfolk, is seeking to procure connection and maintenance services for a 10/10 MBPS Metro E Point to Point Layer 2 circuit for the Naval Computer and Telecommunications Area Master Station Atlantic (NCTAMS LANT). The procurement, identified as solicitation number N0018925Q0197, emphasizes the need for reliable telecommunication services with an expected availability of 99.9%, and includes a firm-fixed-price purchase order directed exclusively towards Cox Virginia Telcom, L.L.C. The contract performance period is set from April 25, 2025, to April 24, 2026, with options for renewal, and requires compliance with federal regulations, including security clearances for personnel involved. Interested parties should contact Charles Christie or Jacob Gephart via email for further details, with the closing date for submissions extended to April 28, 2025.

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    The document is a solicitation for commercial telecommunications services from the U.S. government, specifically for connecting and maintaining a 10/10 MBPS Metro E Point to Point Layer 2 circuit for the Naval Computer and Telecommunications Area Master Station Atlantic (NCTAMS LANT). The request, identified as solicitation number N0018925Q0197, is exclusively directed towards Cox Virginia Telcom, L.L.C, emphasizing a firm-fixed-price purchase order. The primary focus is on service reliability, with an expected 99.9% availability for leased telecommunication services. The solicitation outlines a timeline of performance from April 25, 2025, to April 24, 2026, including several optional renewal periods, each lasting 12 months. It mandates thorough compliance with federal regulations, including health, safety, and telecommunication standard protocols. Factors for evaluation include price and past performance, while also necessitating that all participating personnel possess specific security clearances due to the sensitive nature of the work. The document concludes with detailed clauses that govern the contract, stressing accountability and role definitions. Overall, it underscores the government's commitment to ensuring secure and efficient telecommunication support within the defense sector.
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