PROVIDE, INSTALL, AND MAINTAIN A CHANNELIZED OC-12 (622.08MB) BETWEEN (BLDG) 700, (ROOM) 116, 1356 ATLANTIC AVENUE, DOBBINS ARB, GA(DBBNSARB/CCI) AND (BLDG) 857, (ROOM) 122, 401 EAST MOORE AVE, MAXWELL AFB GUNTER ANNEX, AL(GNTRANNX/CCI)
ID: HC101325QA190Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE INFORMATION SYSTEMS AGENCY (DISA)TELECOMMUNICATIONS DIVISION- HC1013SCOTT AFB, IL, 62225-5406, USA

NAICS

Wired Telecommunications Carriers (517111)

PSC

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

    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), has officially canceled the solicitation for a telecommunications project involving the installation and maintenance of an OC-12 circuit between specified locations in Georgia and Alabama. The procurement initially aimed to secure reliable telecommunications infrastructure, requiring contractors to adhere to stringent technical standards, performance metrics, and compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations. Although the project has been canceled, interested parties can reach out to Jennifer Voss at jennifer.n.voss.civ@mail.mil or Angelina Hutson at angelina.hutson.civ@mail.mil for further inquiries regarding this opportunity.

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    The document is an administrative amendment related to an inquiry for contractors regarding a telecommunications project. It specifies a revised proposal date of July 5, 2025, and an updated service date of November 2, 2025, for offering, installing, and maintaining a channelized OC-12 circuit between two specified locations in Georgia and Alabama. Contractors are instructed to ensure compliance with technical requirements, telecommunications regulations, and specific testing and acceptance protocols, including documentation and site surveys. Proposals must detail the installation process, including subcontractor information and circuit visibility, while adhering to requirements for circuit performance metrics, such as a minimum operational availability of 99.5%. The proposal also emphasizes the necessity for diverse physical paths and detailed route drawings for enhanced network survivability. Failure to meet deadlines or fulfill the outlined conditions may result in proposal disqualification. This solicitation aims for compliance and performance reliability within government telecommunications operations, reflecting a broader context of federal procurement for critical infrastructure services.
    This document, identified as HC101325QA190-0002 Amend: 0002, is an inquiry from PL8211 to contractors, dated September 12, 2025. Its primary purpose is to officially cancel the requirement in its entirety. The document also provides additional information, including TSR Number SG04FEB259207 and CCSD DIYU6PV2. Jennifer Voss is listed as the DITCO contact. The amendment also changes the service date from November 2, 2025, to September 12, 2025, and corrects the TSR number from SG04FEB259207Z to SG04FEB259207. Angelina Hutson is the DITCO Contracting Officer for this action.
    The government document outlines a Request for Proposal (RFP) for contractors to provide, install, and maintain an OC-12 telecommunications circuit between two specified locations in Georgia and Alabama. Key actions include requiring contractors to comply with technical standards, testing and acceptance criteria, and Federal Acquisition Regulations. The circuit must be operational by September 11, 2025, and meet stringent performance metrics, including 99.5% availability and rapid response times for repairs. Contractors must provide a comprehensive installation plan detailing subcontractor involvement and any construction required for circuit installation. The document emphasizes the need for circuit paths to ensure diversity, including at least 50 meters of physical separation from other circuits. Testing of the service is mandated, with parameters outlined for error performance and loss of integrity. Procurement will follow a low price, technically acceptable evaluation process, with a requirement for quotes to be submitted via the IDEAS system by a specified deadline. The document also includes provisions for coordination with government representatives and highlights responsibilities for permits and site access. The overall purpose is to secure reliable telecommunications infrastructure in support of government operations.
    The document outlines a requirement for 2.5GB Wave Service at Scott AFB, connecting to DECC St Louis and Offutt AFB. It details specific technical service requests (TSRs) and lists various DWDM (Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing) locations and their respective CLLI codes in Illinois, Missouri, and Nebraska. Key connection details include estimated fiber miles and Round Trip Delay (RTD) for both the Scott AFB – Offutt AFB and Scott AFB – DECC St Louis links. The document emphasizes that vendors must specify if they are on-net with optical equipment at demark locations or provide precise fiber distance from the nearest Servicing Wire Center (SWC) or Central Office (CO). It also strictly prohibits vendors from deviating from technical parameters without government permission. The addresses provided are noted as fictitious examples, except for the end locations, highlighting a focus on network infrastructure requirements for government communication services.
    The provided document, likely an excerpt from a government file related to RFPs or grants, consists solely of a note clarifying that "All fiber routes are fictitious and used only as an example." The text also includes a series of seemingly random characters and symbols, which appear to be extraneous or represent a corrupted portion of a larger file, rather than conveying substantive information. The main purpose of the intelligible part of the document is to explicitly state that any depicted fiber routes within the broader context are illustrative and not actual representations. This note is crucial for avoiding misinterpretation of hypothetical data in official documents.
    The document outlines a Request for Proposals (RFP) regarding the provision of 2.5GB Wave Service for Scott Air Force Base (AFB), along with connection details to other specified locations such as Offutt AFB and DECC St. Louis. Key technical specifications include estimated fiber mile distances and round trip delays (RTD) between various locations, indicating a comprehensive telecommunications network requirement. The document emphasizes the importance of vendors being on-net with optical equipment at designated demarcation points, and mandates precise disclosure of fiber distances if not. The addresses provided are fictitious, serving as illustrative examples for vendors. This summary reflects the federal government's procurement strategy to ensure efficient telecommunications services while safeguarding standardized technical compliance. Overall, the purpose of this document is to solicit qualified vendors to deliver necessary communication infrastructure for military operations, maintaining stringent guidelines on service delivery and equipment specifications.
    The document outlines hypothetical fiber routes utilized as illustrative examples in the context of federal government requests for proposals (RFPs), federal grants, and state and local RFPs. It emphasizes the importance of developing comprehensive and clear fiber networks to enhance communication infrastructure. Although the file lacks detailed content beyond the notation of fictitious fiber routes, it suggests that such examples may serve a pedagogical purpose in understanding network logistics and planning for prospective funding opportunities. Overall, the document appears to be a preparatory or illustrative component designed to facilitate discussion or proposal development in telecommunications within government contexts.
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