CANCEL: PROVIDE, INSTALL & MAINTAIN A NEW DEDICATED UNPROTECTED OTU-2 SVC, 10.709GB LEASE FROM PA TO PA
ID: HC101325QA332Type: 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 soliciting proposals for the provision, installation, and maintenance of a new dedicated unprotected OTU-2 service lease between locations in Pennsylvania. The procurement aims to establish a telecommunications circuit that ensures total physical diversity from existing government services, with specific requirements for engineering diverse paths, conducting site surveys, and adhering to stringent technical standards. This service is critical for maintaining reliable military communication infrastructure, emphasizing the need for compliance with operational and maintenance expectations. Interested vendors must submit their quotes by June 9, 2025, with the intended service start date set for October 6, 2025. For further inquiries, contact Donna Voss at DONNA.M.VOSS7.CIV@MAIL.MIL or Kristina Hoff at kristina.m.hoff.civ@mail.mil.

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    This document outlines specifications for an RFP related to the delivery of unprotected OTU-2 service for two government locations. Key requirements include the vendor providing light level readings on the circuit, conducting a site survey prior to installation, and ensuring 24/7 operational capability with a minimum uptime of 99.5%. The vendor must also have a responsive network operations center, offering a one-hour repair turnaround after a trouble-call. Testing parameters require a satisfactory 72-hour end-to-end test adhering to ITU standards for the OTU-2 service, including optical power specifications and a bit error rate not exceeding designated limits. The document establishes clear technical, operational, and maintenance expectations to ensure the service meets stringent government standards, promoting reliability and continuous availability necessary for government functions.
    The document outlines an administrative amendment to a government Request for Proposal (RFP) involving a telecommunications service project, specifically for a dedicated unprotected OTU-2 service lease between designated locations in Tobyhanna and Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. The amendment extends the proposal due date to June 23, 2025, while providing latitude and longitude coordinates for the involved locations. Key requirements include engineering a diverse end-to-end circuit installation, submitting detailed proposals that include diverse paths for network survivability, and ensuring compliance with technical standards outlined in the DITCO telecommunications documents and FAR clauses. The successful contractor must demonstrate testing and acceptance compliance, conduct site surveys, and utilize existing infrastructure effectively. Proposals will be evaluated based on the lowest combined life cycle cost and technical acceptability, emphasizing the importance of detail and compliance in the submission process. The intended service date is October 6, 2025, with an emphasis on compliance to avoid contract cancellation.
    The document outlines a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the provision, installation, and maintenance of a new dedicated telecommunication service between two facilities in Pennsylvania. The main objectives include establishing a circuit that ensures total physical diversity from existing government services, requiring installation of both a temporary solution and a final build. Detailed proposals must include maps, diagrams of diverse paths, and testing and acceptance compliance. Key points highlight the need for vendors to provide specific technical details regarding the circuit installation, including the use of existing conduits while maintaining diversity requirements and addressing separation from established services. Proposals must include cost estimations based on lifecycle analysis, and the government will award the contract to the lowest bidder meeting all technical specifications. Contractors are responsible for compliance with additional telecommunications standards and are required to conduct site surveys prior to installation. The deadline for quote submissions is set for June 9, 2025, with a desired service start date of October 6, 2025. The document emphasizes that non-compliance may result in disqualification from consideration, outlining a comprehensive accountability framework for participating vendors.
    The document outlines a federal request for proposal (RFP) concerning fiber optic services between multiple military and service locations, including Scott Air Force Base, Offutt AFB, and DECC St. Louis. The main focus is to establish dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM) connections among designated buildings, providing crucial data transport services. The estimated fiber mileage and round-trip delay (RTD) specifications for connections from Scott AFB to Offutt AFB and DECC St. Louis are detailed, indicating distances of 522 miles and 36 miles, respectively. The document specifies that vendors must confirm network availability at demarcation points and provide distance information if their infrastructure is not directly connected. It stresses the importance of not altering technical specifications without government approval. Overall, the RFP emphasizes the need for reliable and efficient fiber optic paths critical to military communication infrastructure, highlighting the government's rigor in ensuring compliance with technical and logistical mandates for service delivery.
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