Local & Long Distance Calling
ID: W50S8025QA012Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW7NE USPFO ACTIVITY MAANG 102OTIS ANGB, MA, 02542-1319, USA

NAICS

Wired Telecommunications Carriers (517111)

PSC

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/f950b8a99cf44916b143b1c2468f529b/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Army, is seeking contractors to provide Local Telephone Service (LTS) and Long-Distance Services (LDS) for the 102nd Intelligence Wing of the Massachusetts Air National Guard. The procurement aims to implement an emulated Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) trunk to replace outdated TDM-based technologies, enhancing operational efficiency and ensuring continuous service availability of 99.9%. This initiative is critical for maintaining seamless communication capabilities essential for mission-critical functions, with a contract period from April 1, 2025, to March 30, 2026. Interested parties should contact Lacy Phongsaly at lacy.r.phongsaly.civ@army.mil or Isao Hattori at isao.hattori.civ@army.mil for further details.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Lacy Phongsaly
    lacy.r.phongsaly.civ@army.mil
    Isao Hattori
    isao.hattori.civ@army.mil
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    Attach 1 Otis ANG LTS PWS.pdf
    The Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for Local Telephone Service (LTS) and Long-Distance Services (LDS) for the 102nd Intelligence Wing of the Massachusetts Air National Guard, to be implemented via an emulated Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) trunk. This initiative, effective from April 1, 2025, to March 30, 2026, aims to replace outdated TDM-based technologies with IP-based services to enhance operational efficiency and reduce maintenance difficulties associated with legacy systems. The contractor is responsible for providing all necessary equipment and services to ensure continuous operation (99.9% availability) while adhering to relevant federal and Department of Defense regulations. Service reliability is critical, with defined procedures for scheduled and unscheduled outages, categorized by severity, to prioritize restoration efforts. Key deliverables include a comprehensive cutover plan detailing all actions for transitioning services. The document emphasizes compliance with safety and health standards and mandates the contractor to maintain documentation of manpower and service outages for accountability. This PWS reflects a performance-based approach consistent with the Air Force's acquisition principles, aiming to foster innovation while ensuring seamless communication capabilities to support mission-critical functions.
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