AMEND-PROVIDE, INSTALL, AND MAINTAIN 10GB, NON-SWITCHED, ETHERNET COMMERCIAL LEASE ON IQO CONTRACT FROM OK TO TX
ID: HC101325QA399Type: 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)
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), is seeking proposals for the provision, installation, and maintenance of a 10GB, non-switched Ethernet commercial lease under the IQO contract, spanning from Oklahoma to Texas. This procurement aims to secure telecommunications services that are critical for operational efficiency and connectivity within the defense sector. The solicitation is structured as a request for quote (RFQ) and will utilize a lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) evaluation process to select the winning bid. Interested vendors should submit their quotes, which must detail monthly and non-recurring charges, by the specified deadline, and can direct inquiries to Karen Pakosta or Dale Rupright via their provided email addresses.

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    The document is a Request for Proposal (RFP) from the government, specifically seeking contractors to provide, install, and maintain a 10GB Ethernet commercial lease between two military locations in Altus AFB, OK, and San Antonio, TX. Key details include compliance with technical requirements and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), a service delivery date of November 3, 2025, and the necessity for contractors to conduct extensive testing and acceptance criteria, including a 24-hour test of the circuit. The RFP emphasizes the importance of circuit installation details, physical diversity between paths, and documentation requirements. Contractors must ensure compliance with telecommunication standards and coordinate site access with designated points of contact, while diversifying from related solicitations. The final selection will depend on the lowest combined lifecycle cost and technical acceptability of quotes. The document stresses strict adherence to all technical criteria, noting that failure to comply may result in disqualification from consideration. Overall, this RFP highlights the government’s focus on robust telecommunications infrastructure and compliance with precise technical specifications to ensure operational reliability.
    The document outlines the details of a federal Request for Proposal (RFP) for high-capacity fiber optic services between Scott Air Force Base (AFB), Offutt AFB, and the Defense Enterprise Computing Center (DECC) in St. Louis, Missouri. It specifies the need for Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) technology at various locations, with a focus on fiber routes and estimated metrics, including fiber miles and round-trip delays (RTD). Key components include addresses for vendor locations and the requirement for vendors to confirm their on-net status with optical equipment at designated demarcation points. Additionally, if vendors are not on-net, they must provide precise fiber distances from the nearest servicing locations. All provided addresses and routes are fictitious examples aimed at illustrating potential service connections without deviating from technical parameters set by the government. Overall, this RFP emphasizes the importance of precise technical compliance and reliable delivery of fiber optic services to support military communications infrastructure.
    This document outlines the requirements for contractors to provide, install, and maintain a non-contiguous ethernet commercial lease service. The contract is between the government and a contractor, specifying technical requirements, testing procedures, and performance metrics. Contractors must address all technical requirements of the solicitation, including specific instructions in various clauses. The service date is November 3rd, and contractors must consider issues impacting circuit delivery, with potential government actions for failure to meet service dates. Quotes must detail circuit installation, including subcontractor information, network connectivity, and build scope. The document specifies testing for 1N-PO-A circuits using J.36 network interconnect devices, aiming for a full, documented, and satisfactory test, with specific benchmarks for latency and light levels. Commercial circuits will be accepted by the government through the DISA FO IP backbone engineering and implementation group, with detailed specifications for fiber termination and throughput. Latency requirements are critical, with strict limits for circuits under and over 600 miles. Failure to meet these requirements will result in DISA IE J6J notifying DISA UCCO.
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