Request for Information: Dark Fiber Services
ID: RFI-FA2835-DarkFiberType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA2835 AFLCMC HANSCOM PZIHANSCOM AFB, MA, 01731-2107, USA

NAICS

Other Computer Related Services (541519)

PSC

IT and Telecom - Network: Satellite Communications and Telecom Access Services (DG11)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/65cf722ee364423890a639eeca071d98/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking information from contractors regarding Dark Fiber Services to support maintenance and repair operations at Hanscom Air Force Base in Massachusetts. The primary objectives include scheduling routine maintenance, emergency response, and ensuring compliance with safeguarding requirements for controlled unclassified information, with a strict response time of two hours for initial contact and six hours for restoration of services. This initiative is crucial for maintaining connectivity between sites and enhancing the government's cyberspace capabilities. Interested contractors must submit a Letter of Interest detailing their capabilities and experience by June 19, 2025, and can direct inquiries to Kamryn Anderson at kamryn.anderson@us.af.mil or Ashleigh ONeal at ashleigh.oneal@us.af.mil.

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    Kamryn Anderson
    kamryn.anderson@us.af.mil
    Ashleigh ONeal
    ashleigh.oneal@us.af.mil
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    Dark Fiber RFI.pdf
    The Department of the Air Force issued a Request for Information (RFI) regarding Dark Fiber Maintenance and Repair Services at Hanscom Air Force Base, Massachusetts. The aim is to gather insights from contractors to support market research for these services. The RFI is informational only and does not obligate the government to award a contract. The maintenance includes emergency responses, ensuring connectivity between two sites, and compliance with various safeguarding requirements for controlled unclassified information. Contractors are required to respond to any network issues within a strict timeframe: a two-hour response time for initial contact and restoration within six hours. Interested parties must submit a Letter of Interest detailing their capabilities, business experience, and including proprietary information where applicable. Responses must adhere to specified formatting and submission guidelines, with a deadline set for June 19, 2025. This RFI represents the government’s strategy to enhance its cyberspace capabilities through efficient maintenance of critical infrastructure.
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