SUBMIT A QUOTE TO PROVIDE, INSTALL, AND MAINTAIN A UNPROTECTED, TRANSPARENT LEASED OTU-2 DISA IE1 BACKBONE TRUNK BETWEEN BLDG 1000, ROOM 222, FL SL1, 900 SAC BLVD, OFFUT AFB, NE AND BLDG 110, ROOM 201, 1400 32ND AVENUE NORTH, FARGO, ND 58102.
ID: HC101324QA283Type: 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/de64b3f882bf4d16b16011851735e98c/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 unprotected, transparent leased OTU-2 DISA IE1 backbone trunk connecting Offutt Air Force Base in Nebraska and Fargo, North Dakota. Contractors are required to submit detailed proposals that comply with strict technical specifications, including a fully diverse physical path for the network, a bandwidth of 10.709 Gigabits, and adherence to ITU-T G.709 standards, with a service delivery deadline of January 10, 2025. This telecommunications project is critical for enhancing network capabilities and ensuring reliable communication between military installations. Quotes are due by October 14, 2024, at 4:00 PM CST, and interested parties should contact Maxwell Jones at maxwell.s.jones.civ@mail.mil for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Maxwell Jones
    maxwell.s.jones.civ@mail.mil
    Dale Rupright
    dale.l.rupright.civ@mail.mil
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    - HC101324QA283-0001.v0.pdf
    The document is an amendment to a federal request for proposals (RFP), specifically HC101324QA283-0001, aimed at contractors for telecommunications services. The amendment extends the proposal due date to October 17, 2024, and updates contact addresses for submissions. Contractors are required to provide, install, and maintain a transparent leased OTU-2 DISA IE1 backbone trunk connecting specific locations in Fargo, ND, and Scott AFB, IL, following strict technical and service delivery requirements. A critical condition includes ensuring physical separation of at least 50 meters from specified sites. Contractors must provide detailed quotes that demonstrate their understanding and capability to meet the requirements and requested service dates, particularly by January 10, 2025. The document emphasizes the contractor's accountability for timely service delivery and outlines contact points for coordination, including specific information for termination locations at each site. Overall, it serves to clarify and specify the requirements for potential bidders in the federal procurement process while ensuring compliance with technical standards and timelines.
    - HC101324QA283.v1.pdf
    The government file outlines a Request for Proposal (RFP) for contractors to quote on a telecommunications project involving the provision, installation, and maintenance of a transparent leased optical trunk between two locations: Offutt Air Force Base in Nebraska and Scott Air Force Base in Illinois. Contractors must submit detailed quotes by October 14, 2024, including a clear plan to meet technical requirements and a compliance guarantee for service delivery by January 10, 2025. The project mandates a fully diverse physical path for the network exclusive from existing avenues, necessitating engineering plans that emphasize separation and redundancy. Critical parameters include established bandwidth of 10.709 Gigabits and specific testing and acceptance criteria aligned with ITU-T G.709 standards. Additionally, the file incorporates various standards and provisions addressing telecommunications equipment safety, prohibitions against covered defense equipment, and tax implications for foreign contractors. Contractors are also reminded to acknowledge key agreements and incorporate necessary tariffs into their proposals. The document ensures contractors demonstrate compliance with federal regulations and DITCO procedures, ensuring a robust evaluation process for submissions.
    HC101324QA283_v1.zip
    HC101324QA283-0001_v0.zip
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