SUBMIT A QUOTE TO PROVIDE, INSTALL, AND MAINTAIN A UNPROTECTED, TRANSPARENT LEASED OTU-2 BETWEEN BLDG 1000, ROOM 222, FL SL1, 900 SAC BLVD, OFFUT AFB, NE AND BLDG 110, ROOM 201, 1400 32ND AVENUE NORTH, FARGO, ND 58102.
ID: HC101324QA284Type: 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)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/14ef6b555e36489aa9c0e2fa3ed6bc21/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), is soliciting quotes for the provision, installation, and maintenance of a transparent leased Optical Trunk Unit (OTU-2) connection between Offutt Air Force Base in Nebraska and a facility in Fargo, North Dakota. Contractors are required to meet specific technical specifications, including ensuring a physically diverse infrastructure with a minimum separation of 50 meters from existing services, and must submit detailed proposals that address all outlined requirements. This procurement is critical for enhancing military telecommunications infrastructure, ensuring secure and reliable communication capabilities. Quotes are due by December 16, 2024, with a service readiness date set for March 17, 2025; interested parties should contact Maxwell Jones at maxwell.s.jones.civ@mail.mil for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Maxwell Jones
    maxwell.s.jones.civ@mail.mil
    Dale Rupright
    dale.l.rupright.civ@mail.mil
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    - HC101324QA284-0001.v0.pdf
    The document is an administrative amendment (0001) for RFP HC101324QA284-0001, issued on September 17, 2024, aimed at extending the proposal due date to October 17, 2024. The RFP requests contractors to provide, install, and maintain a redundant, transparent leased optical trunk (OTU-2) connection between designated military buildings in Fargo, ND, and Offutt AFB, NE. Contractors must comply with technical requirements and deliver details in their proposals to support effective evaluation. The established service date for readiness is January 10, 2025, and contractors are reminded to consider potential delays in their planning. Key contacts for installation in both locations are provided, along with specific installation requirements and standards. The document stresses the importance of a well-detailed and rationale-driven quote, emphasizing that the government is not responsible for missing submissions. This amendment reflects ongoing efforts in military telecommunications infrastructure management and procurement processes to enhance operational capabilities.
    - HC101324QA284.v1.pdf
    The document serves as an inquiry from the federal government to contractors, detailing a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the provision, installation, and maintenance of a leased OTU-2 DISA IE1 backbone trunk between specific military locations in Nebraska and North Dakota. It outlines critical requirements including engineering diverse end-to-end installation paths and ensuring a minimum physical separation from pre-existing services. Contractors must comply with technical specifications, provide detailed quotations addressing the stated needs rather than merely restating requirements, and confirm a service date by January 10, 2025. All proposals must be uploaded through the IDEAS system by the specified deadline. The document includes provisions to ensure compliance with regulations against using covered telecommunications equipment, emphasizing the need for security and regulatory adherence. Key contacts and responsibilities for the contracting process are also specified. Overall, this inquiry underscores the government’s initiative to enhance communication infrastructure while adhering to stringent operational guidelines and safety requirements in defense operations.
    HC101324QA284_v1.zip
    HC101324QA284-0001_v0.zip
    HC101324QA284-0004.v1.pdf
    The document is an amended federal inquiry (HC101324QA284-0004) regarding a solicitation for contractors to provide, install, and maintain a leased telecommunications service between two locations: Offutt AFB, NE, and Fargo, ND. The amendment extends the quote due date to December 16, 2024, and the service date to March 17, 2025, while updating specific technical specifications related to telecommunications. Contractors are required to submit detailed quotes that address all specified technical requirements, ensuring a physically diverse infrastructure with a minimum separation of 50 meters from designated points. Compliance with service dates is critical, as delays may lead to contract termination. Additional details include contact information for project personnel at each facility, who will oversee the inside wiring and installation necessary for the service. This solicitation highlights the government's commitment to secure and reliable telecommunication infrastructure, emphasizing thorough contractor participation and accountability in delivering the required services.
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