Sources Sought - Cisco Unified Call Management for VoSIP System
ID: Cisco_Unified_Call_ManagementType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA3300 42 CONS CCMAXWELL AFB, AL, 36112-6334, USA

NAICS

Electronic Computer Manufacturing (334111)

PSC

TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH EQUIPMENT (5805)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/9d1e706069964811a88789baabb06e60/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the 42nd Contracting Squadron at Maxwell Air Force Base in Alabama, is seeking external partners for a project to upgrade the hardware and software of the Secure Voice Unified Communications Manager (CUCM). The objective is to provide a comprehensive turnkey solution that includes project management, design, installation, programming, configuration, and testing services, all within a classified environment. This upgrade is critical for maintaining secure military communications, ensuring compliance with stringent security protocols and standards. Interested contractors must submit their capabilities and relevant experiences via email to the designated contacts by 12:00 PM CST on April 15, 2025, as this solicitation is part of a sources sought synopsis aimed at informing future procurement strategies.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Jordan Johnson
    (334) 953-8945
    jordan.johnson.49@us.af.mil
    Jeremy B. Kersey
    (334) 953-3526
    (334) 953-2198
    jeremy.kersey.1@us.af.mil
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    SOR_Maxwell_42CS_VoSIP CUCM Upgrade.docx
    The 42nd Communications Squadron at Maxwell AFB, AL requires an upgrade of their Secure Voice Unified Communications Manager (CUCM) hardware and software in a classified environment. The contractor is tasked with providing a complete turnkey solution, including project management, installation, testing, and configuration services. Contractors must conduct an independent configuration survey prior to bidding and submit detailed plans and documentation for government approval, ensuring compliance with security requirements. The equipment must be new, technically compliant, and not refurbished. Additional responsibilities include offering 24/7 support, conducting remote diagnostics, and adhering to security protocols for classified information. Contractors must obtain necessary security clearances for both the facility and personnel, ensure adherence to information security standards, and comply with regulations regarding controlled unclassified information. The document outlines equipment delivery, identification access protocols, and the prohibition of unauthorized electronic devices and weapons on base, reinforcing the project's emphasis on security and proper handling of classified materials. This solicitation is reflective of government processes for RFPs, emphasizing the need for thorough, compliant proposals to meet military communication needs.
    VoSIP System Cisco Unified Call Manager SS - SAM.pdf
    The 42nd Contracting Squadron at Maxwell Air Force Base is soliciting information from external partners for upgrading the hardware and software of the Secure Voice Unified Communications Manager (CUCM). The project requires a comprehensive turnkey solution which includes project management, design, installation, programming, and testing. The solicitation is a sources sought synopsis, meaning it is for informational purposes only; no proposals should be submitted at this stage, and any responses may inform future solicitation strategies. Interested companies are requested to provide their general information, capabilities, and relevant experiences related to NAICS 334111, which pertains to software and hardware upgrades. The responses should address the ability to fulfill the project requirements and potential contract terms that could enhance the process. Submissions must be made via email to designated contacts by 12:00 PM CST on April 15, 2025. The document is part of a strategic evaluation to prepare for a possible future contract opportunity while ensuring all submissions respect confidentiality and proprietary information concerns.
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