Local Telecommunications Services
ID: W50S9126QA001Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW7NX USPFO ACTIVITY PAANG 171CORAOPOLIS, PA, 15108-4805, USA

NAICS

Wired Telecommunications Carriers (517111)

PSC

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

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No Set aside used (NONE)
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Army, is soliciting proposals for Local Telecommunications Services under solicitation number W50S91-26-Q-A001. The contract aims to provide comprehensive telecommunication services, including local and long-distance capabilities, for the 171st Air Refueling Wing in Coraopolis, PA, and the 258th Combat Airfield Operations Squadron in Johnstown, PA. This procurement is critical for ensuring reliable communication infrastructure as part of a Department of Defense initiative to modernize telecommunication systems. Interested vendors must submit their quotes by October 30, 2025, and direct any inquiries to Kaity Fuga at kaitlynn.fuga@us.af.mil or Steve Sisneros at steven.sisneros.2@us.af.mil. Note that funding is not currently available, and no contract will be awarded until funding is secured.

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    This government file is an amendment to solicitation number W50S9126QA001, dated October 9, 2025. The purpose of this amendment is to address responses to questions and to extend the due date for offers from October 23, 2025, to October 30, 2025. The amendment also modifies several line items (0001, 1001, 2001, 3001, 4001), changing the quantity from 12 to 1 and the unit of measure from "Months" to "Group." Offerors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment by completing specific items, acknowledging it on their offer, or sending a separate communication, ensuring it is received prior to the new due date to avoid rejection of their offer.
    This document is an amendment to solicitation number W50S9126QA001, issued on October 9, 2025, by W7NX USPFO ACTIVITY PAANG 171. The amendment, dated October 22, 2025, aims to post a revised SF1449 solicitation with updated CLIN (Contract Line Item Number) structures. Specifically, it modifies CLINs 0001, 1001, 2001, 3001, and 4001, changing their descriptions from "Monthly Recurring Charges. Monthly services in accordance with the performance work statement" to "Base Phone Services - Monthly Recurring Charges. For this contract 1 Group = 12 months of service as detailed in the PWS herein. Partial payments are allowed, contractor to bill monthly in arrears." This amendment clarifies the billing structure for monthly phone services.
    This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) trunking services with Primary Rate Interface (PRI) emulation for the 171st Air Refueling Wing in Coraopolis, PA, and the 258th Air Traffic Control Squadron in Johnstown, PA. The contractor must provide all necessary personnel, equipment, and materials to deliver 24/7/365 local and long-distance telecommunication services, ensuring compatibility with the Government's existing infrastructure. The services are part of a DoD mandate to replace older LSTDM transport technologies with IP-based solutions. The contract will span a one-year base period with four one-year option years. Key requirements include E911 compatibility, Government Emergency Telecommunications Service (GETS) access, and defined procedures for scheduled and unscheduled outages with specific response and restoration times based on outage severity. The contractor is also responsible for providing a detailed cutover plan and adhering to strict security and quality assurance standards.
    This document addresses various questions regarding an RFP for long-distance services, likely for government facilities. Key points include an approved extension for the quote due date to October 30, 2025, and the identification of Bright Packet, Inc. as the incumbent contractor. Historical usage estimates 3500-5500 long-distance minutes per month at the 171st location, with significantly less at the 258th location. International long-distance is a requirement to be included in the Firm-Fixed Price, though specific minute estimates per country are currently unknown and will be a variable charge. The line item structure is being revised to a single "Group" line item for billing in arrears, requiring offerors to propose pricing accommodating variable usage. All 911 calls will send out information specific to the device from which the call was placed. The government clarifies that interconnection agreements are not required if they do not exist, and only existing agreements need to be captured.
    This government solicitation, Standard Form 1449, outlines requirements for Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) concerns to provide local phone services, including monthly recurring and non-recurring charges, for an initial period from November 1, 2025, to October 31, 2026, with four one-year option periods. The solicitation details instructions for offerors, evaluation criteria focusing on Interconnection Agreements, Cutover Plans, and Service Routing Diagrams, and incorporates various Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clauses. Key clauses address electronic invoicing via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF), contractor ethics, small business subcontracting, labor standards, and supply chain security. Offerors must complete representations and certifications, and adhere to specific submission guidelines for quotations. The document also includes information on the National Guard Agency Protest Program for dispute resolution.
    This government solicitation, W50S9126QA001, is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB) to provide local phone services. The solicitation outlines requirements for monthly recurring charges and non-recurring charges, with multiple option periods extending service through October 2030. Key evaluation factors include Interconnection Agreements, a detailed Cutover Plan, and a Service Routing Diagram. The document incorporates various FAR and DFARS clauses, emphasizing electronic invoicing via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) and compliance with federal regulations regarding small business programs, labor standards, and supply chain security. It also details the National Guard Agency Protest Program as an alternative dispute resolution forum.
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