ContractCombined Synopsis/Solicitation

Local exchange services for ALTESS, Radford, VA.

DEPT OF DEFENSE W91RUS26QA005
Response Deadline
May 24, 2026
50 days left
Days Remaining
50
Until deadline
Set-Aside
Full & Open
Notice Type
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Contract Opportunity Analysis

The Department of Defense, specifically the Army, is soliciting quotes for local exchange services for ALTESS in Radford, Virginia, under solicitation number W91RUS26QA005. The procurement aims to provide local voice and data circuits, including analog and digital access, operator assistance, and E911 services, while adhering to various technical and safety standards. This contract is crucial for maintaining reliable communication services until the transition to IP circuits is completed, with a performance period that includes installation and cut-over plans within 120 days. Interested vendors must submit their quotations, including proof of certification as a facilities-based carrier in Virginia, by the specified deadline to the primary contact, Scot Stedman, at scot.c.stedman.civ@army.mil or by phone at 571-588-1762.

Classification Codes

NAICS Code
517111
Wired Telecommunications Carriers
PSC Code
DG11
IT and Telecom - Network: Satellite Communications and Telecom Access Services

Solicitation Documents

2 Files
26QA005 Statement of Work.pdf
PDF237 KBJan 7, 2026
AI Summary
This Statement of Work (SOW) outlines requirements for a contractor to provide local exchange access and transport services to designated government demarcation points, including analog and digital access, operator assistance, and E911 services. The SOW emphasizes adherence to numerous technical and safety standards, particularly those from Telcordia Technologies, OSHA, ANSI, and NFPA. Key requirements include installation and cutover plans within 120 days, provision of commercial subscriber lines with specific basic and additional features, CENTREX features, and various transport services (e.g., ISDN, DS-1, SONET). The contractor must ensure number portability, manage circuit terminations at government facilities, and provide diverse routing for service reliability. Critical aspects of the contract involve rapid restoration of service outages (Catastrophic: 4 hours, Emergency: 8 hours, Serious: 24 hours, Routine: 2 days) and support for future service modifications. The contractor is also responsible for maintaining customer and communication service records, adhering to strict safety and environmental regulations, including hazardous material reporting, and coordinating all work with the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). Appendix 10 details specific services for ALTESS, Radford, VA, including 22 analog subscriber lines.
26QA005 Price Quotation.xlsx
Excel37 KBJan 7, 2026
AI Summary
This document is a price quotation, 26QA005 ALTESS, VA, detailing non-recurring and monthly recurring charges for various communication and data services. It outlines costs for customer service records, communication service records, and different types of trunking traffic studies and analyses, including City Trunk and Higher Bandwidth Transport. The quotation also lists charges for Direct In Dial (DID) directory numbers and commercial subscriber lines (CSLs), noting that these are currently priced at $0.00. Additionally, the document indicates that taxes, fees, and surcharges are not applicable. The pricing is valid from January 7, 2026, and is presented for a base year issue.

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Solicitation PostedJan 7, 2026
deadlineResponse DeadlineMay 24, 2026
expiryArchive DateJun 7, 2026

Agency Information

Department
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Sub-Tier
DEPT OF THE ARMY
Office
W6QK ACC-APG CONT CT SW SECTOR

Point of Contact

Name
Scot Stedman

Place of Performance

Radford, Virginia, UNITED STATES

Official Sources