SONET Network Engineer - JB, MDL
ID: FA4484SONETMXType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA4484 87 CONS PKJB MDL, NJ, 08641, USA

NAICS

Engineering Services (541330)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - NETWORK SUPPORT SERVICES (LABOR) (DG01)

Set Aside

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

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https://sam.gov/opp/bdf300182d164c0c866c4323b9cebb87/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking small business sources to provide on-site engineering services for the maintenance and support of Cisco Synchronous Optical Network (SONET) and Dense Wave Division Multiplexing (DWDM) at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst in New Jersey. The contractor will be responsible for a range of tasks including network equipment maintenance, infrastructure support, circuit cutovers, installation, and technical training, with a contract duration of one base year plus four optional years. This opportunity is critical for ensuring optimal network operations and compliance with government security protocols, and interested firms must submit a capabilities statement by November 20, 2024. For further inquiries, potential bidders can contact Rick Driscoll at richard.driscoll.2@us.af.mil or Adriana A. Dunaway at adriana.dunaway.2@us.af.mil.

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    SONET-DWDM PWS.pdf
    The Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for Cisco SONET network support at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, NJ. The primary goal is to provide an on-site network engineer responsible for the maintenance and support of Cisco SONET and Dense Wave Division Multiplexing (DWDM) infrastructure. Task responsibilities include monitoring the network for faults, overseeing circuit cutovers, assisting with new circuit installations, and ensuring ongoing preventive maintenance. The contractor must maintain detailed logs for cutovers, maintenance, and troubleshooting activities, as well as develop comprehensive continuity manuals documenting all network components and maintenance history. The personnel provided by the contractor must have relevant experience, possess required certifications like CompTIA SEC+, and meet stringent security and citizenship requirements. The on-site engineer is expected to be available during normal working hours and provide 24/7 emergency repair service if needed. Overall, this PWS emphasizes the need for a qualified contractor to maintain optimal network operations while ensuring compliance with government security protocols and operational standards.
    Sources Sought - SONET MX-Support.pdf
    The document details a Sources Sought Notice aimed at identifying small business sources capable of providing on-site engineering services for monitoring the Cisco Synchronous Optical Network (SONET) and Dense Wave Division Multiplexing (DWDM) at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst. The contractor will be responsible for network equipment maintenance, infrastructure support, circuit cutovers, installation, technical training, assistance with outages, and documentation. The government seeks qualified businesses nationwide under NAICS Code 541330 (Engineering Services), with a contract duration of one base year plus four optional years. Interested firms must submit a brief capabilities statement, addressing company profile and relevant experience, by November 20, 2024. The notice clarifies that it is not a Request for Quotation (RFQ) and that no reimbursement for submission costs will occur. Responses will remain confidential and will inform future acquisition strategies, without any debriefing on the outcomes.
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