Local Telecommunications Services
ID: FA6703LTSSourcesSoughtType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA6703 94TH CONTRACTING FLIGHT PKDOBBINS AFB, GA, 30069-4900, USA

NAICS

Wired Telecommunications Carriers (517111)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - SERVICE DELIVERY SUPPORT SERVICES: ITSM, OPERATIONS CENTER, PROJECT/PM (LABOR) (DD01)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/ae6a31bf447349b4b098a026916a2597/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is conducting a Sources Sought notice to identify potential contractors capable of providing Local Telecommunications Services (LTS) for the US Air Force Reserve at Dobbins Air Reserve Base in Georgia. The primary objective is to ensure continuous and reliable local phone service with a commitment to 99.9% availability, operating 24/7/365, while adhering to detailed performance requirements outlined in the Performance Work Statement (PWS). This procurement is crucial for maintaining effective communication capabilities and includes responsibilities for managing outages, providing essential services such as Direct Inward Dialing (DID), and ensuring E911 compatibility. Interested parties must submit their capability statements, including business details and socio-economic status, to Manson Smith and Patrina Sheffield by 2:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time on October 23, 2024, as no facsimiles will be accepted.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Manson Smith
    (678) 655-4958
    (678) 655-5612
    manson.smith.1@us.af.mil
    Patrina Sheffield
    (678) 655-5778
    (678) 655-5612
    patrina.sheffield@us.af.mil
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    LTS_PWS_19Jan2024.docx
    The document outlines the Performance Work Statement (PWS) for local telecommunications services (LTS) to be offered at Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Georgia, as part of solicitation FA6703. The primary objective is to provide continuous, reliable local phone service with a commitment to 99.9% availability, 24/7/365. The PWS specifies that the contractor will be responsible for all necessary labor, tools, and installation of telecommunications equipment while coordinating with the Government's representatives for outages and service management. The performance requirements include detailed protocols for scheduled and unscheduled outages, categorizing them into routine, serious, emergency, and catastrophic, with specific response and restoration times mandated for each type. The contractor must also follow federal regulations and industry standards while providing essential services such as Direct Inward Dialing (DID), public listings, and E911 compatibility. Safety, health, and manpower reporting procedures are laid out, alongside requirements for government-supplied space, equipment, and emergency telecommunications services. The document emphasizes the need for innovative solutions compatible with existing infrastructures while encouraging contractors to propose enhancements. This RFP reflects a move toward performance-based contracts within the government's telecommunications procurement efforts, aimed at enhancing service quality through competitive offerings.
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