36 CS - Base Cell Phone Services (Andersen AFB, Guam)
ID: FA524025QM109Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA5240 36 CONS LGCAPO, AP, 96543-4040, USA

NAICS

Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite) (517112)

Set Aside

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

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https://sam.gov/opp/09d24fb5d0524b25a73262f451f56e77/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Department of the Air Force, is seeking qualified vendors to provide base cell phone services at Andersen Air Force Base (AAFB) in Guam. The procurement aims to establish an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for Wireless Devices and Services (WDS), ensuring reliable telecommunications for DoD personnel both domestically and internationally. This initiative is critical for maintaining effective communication capabilities, with an emphasis on high service standards, cost-effectiveness, and compliance with DoD directives. Interested parties should review the attached Performance Work Statement and submit their responses by February 7, 2025, to the designated contacts, Lee Michael D. Rosario and Gerardine Mendiola, at the provided email addresses.

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    Attachment 1 - 36 CS - Base Cell Phone PWS.pdf
    The Performance Work Statement (PWS) for Andersen Air Force Base (AAFB) outlines the requirements for the procurement of Wireless Devices and Services (WDS) as part of an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. The primary goal is to provide reliable telecommunications services for Department of Defense (DoD) personnel both domestically and internationally. The document specifies a range of commercial mobile devices, including feature phones, smartphones, and internet hotspots, along with services that ensure fast, secure, and uninterrupted communications across various global regions. Essential performance objectives include maintaining high service standards, optimizing pricing, and ensuring coverage and service quality within the Marianas Region and beyond. The contractor is expected to provide management and support for billing, invoicing, and problem resolution, along with compliance to DoD directives and standards. Additionally, the contract mandates a structured quality control plan and reporting metrics to assess service performance. Overall, this RFP emphasizes the need for cutting-edge telecommunications solutions to support the critical mission of AAFB and its personnel while ensuring cost-effectiveness and compliance with regulatory standards.
    RFI Sources Sought - FA524025QM109.pdf
    The Department of the Air Force has issued a Request for Information (RFI) concerning the provision of base cell phone services at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. This document seeks market research and sources for potential service providers and is solely for informational purposes; it does not constitute a formal Request for Proposals (RFP). Interested parties are encouraged to review the attached performance work statement and articulate their capabilities in response. The submission deadline is set for February 7, 2025, with responses to be emailed to specified contacts within the contracting team. The initiative is governed by NAICS code 517112, which pertains to wireless telecommunications, and emphasizes that the government will not compensate the responding parties for any incurred costs. The aim is to gather sufficient information to inform future acquisition strategies related to base telecommunications needs while ensuring that all participating businesses understand the voluntary nature of this application process.
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