ELMR IP BASED TRUNKING SYSTEM
ID: FA469025SS051Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA4690 28 CONS PKCELLSWORTH AFB, SD, 57706-4947, USA

NAICS

Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334220)

PSC

RADIO AND TELEVISION COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT, EXCEPT AIRBORNE (5820)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/0ef14af7b2cc46e0a85770c44aa6c1ef/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking potential sources for an ELMR IP Based Trunking System at Ellsworth Air Force Base in South Dakota. The procurement aims to install a Juniper customer edge/DISA boundary device backhaul solution, transitioning network connections from T1 to Ethernet while ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, including the Trade Agreements Act (TAA). This initiative is critical for enhancing the operational capacity of the Base Distributed Communications Organization (DCO) and maintaining rigorous cybersecurity standards. Interested vendors must respond to Harold Moore or SSgt Joseph Clements via email, providing their company details and confirming their capability to meet the requirements outlined in the Draft Statement of Work. The project is scheduled to commence on October 1, 2025, and conclude by January 31, 2026.

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    LMR IP Network Upgrade SOW draft.docx
    The ELMR Trunking Backhaul IP Network Conversion project at Ellsworth AFB, South Dakota, seeks a contractor to install a Juniper customer edge/DISA boundary device backhaul solution for USAF Local Bases. This initiative transitions network connections from T1 to Ethernet, focusing on compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, as well as the Trade Agreements Act (TAA). Key components include Juniper routers and switches, which will enhance the operational capacity of the Base Distributed Communications Organization (DCO) without service disruption. The contractor will be responsible for project management, including site assessments, design reviews, equipment installation per guidelines, and performing extensive testing to ensure functionality. Rigorous cybersecurity measures are also mandated to maintain compliance with DoD standards. The project is scheduled to start on October 1, 2025, with a targeted completion date of January 31, 2026, requiring the contractor to operate on-site and coordinate closely with government representatives. Additionally, the contractor must provide necessary documentation, training for personnel, and manage provisions for materials disposal and waste management, ensuring all work meets specified safety and operational standards.
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