Local Telecommunication Services
ID: FA489725SS008Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA4897 366 FAS PKPMOUNTAIN HOME AFB, ID, 83648-5296, USA

NAICS

Wired Telecommunications Carriers (517111)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - NETWORK AS A SERVICE (DG10)
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking sources for Local Telecommunications Services (LTS) at Mountain Home Air Force Base (AFB) in Idaho. The primary objective of this procurement is to ensure reliable local phone service that is available 24/7, with a minimum availability threshold of 99.9%, while adhering to federal standards and maintaining service continuity. Contractors will be responsible for providing necessary labor, equipment, and infrastructure, ensuring compliance with security protocols, and managing outages with defined response and restoration times. Interested parties can reach out to Andrew Portz at andrew.portz@us.af.mil or Jaclyn Fish at jaclyn.fish@us.af.mil for further information regarding this opportunity.

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    The Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for Local Telecommunications Services (LTS) at Mountain Home Air Force Base (AFB), Idaho, emphasizing a performance-based approach to service provision. The primary objective is to ensure reliable local phone service available 24/7, with a minimum availability threshold of 99.9%. Contractor responsibilities include maintaining service continuity, timely notifications of outages, and adherence to federal standards. The scope specifies that contractors provide necessary labor, equipment, and infrastructure compatible with existing government systems, while ensuring security protocols are followed for safeguarding government property. Detailed outage procedures classify outages into catastrophic, emergency, serious, and routine, with specific response and restoration times outlined for each category. General requirements detail contractor personnel qualifications, including necessary security clearances, and stipulate the submission of cutover and interconnection plans post-contract award. The appendices offer specific service features and definitions related to the telecommunications equipment and services required. This document serves as a foundational reference for potential contractors bidding on government RFPs, ensuring compliance with operational standards and security measures essential for successful contract execution.
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