Local Exchange Services for Fort Carson, CO.
ID: W91RUS26QA002Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-APG CONT CT SW SECTORFORT HUACHUCA, AZ, 85613-5000, USA

NAICS

Wired Telecommunications Carriers (517111)

PSC

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/8a81b7480e774cee9fa816247f6de126/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Army, is soliciting quotes for local exchange services at Fort Carson, Colorado, under solicitation number W91RUS26QA002. The procurement aims to secure local voice and data circuits, including analog and digital access, interconnect functions, and essential services such as operator assistance and E911, exclusively for government use. This contract is critical for maintaining reliable communication infrastructure at the military installation, with specific requirements outlined in the attached Statement of Work, including installation timelines and service restoration protocols. Interested vendors must submit their quotations, including proof of certification as a facilities-based carrier in Colorado, by the specified deadline to the primary contact, Scot Stedman, at scot.c.stedman.civ@army.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Scot Stedman
    (571) 588-1762
    scot.c.stedman.civ@army.mil
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    26QA002 Price Quotation.xlsx
    The document is a price quotation for services at Fort Carson, CO, detailing non-recurring and monthly recurring charges for communication and network-related services. It itemizes various services under CLIN 2 (NON RECURRING) and CLIN 3 (MONTHLY RECURRING), including customer and communication service records, trunking traffic studies, higher bandwidth transport circuits and studies, Direct In Dial (DID) Directory Numbers, and Commercial Subscriber Lines (CSLs). The quotation specifies unit prices, quantities, and extended costs, with some items listed as "Reserved" or having zero quantities. It also clarifies that unit prices for recurring services are for one month. The document highlights one-time expenses for invoking additional services and recurring expenses for maintaining existing services, indicating a structured approach to billing for telecommunication infrastructure and support.
    26QA002 Statement of Work.pdf
    This Statement of Work (SOW) outlines requirements for a Contractor to provide local exchange access and transport services to designated government demarcation points, specifically for Fort Carson, CO. The scope includes analog and digital access, inter/intra-Local Access Transport Area (LATA) interconnect functions, and all necessary transmission facilities, equipment, materials, maintenance, and design. Services must include operator assistance, directory assistance, and E911 services, exclusively for official Government use. The document details extensive technical specifications, referring to numerous industry standards and manuals (e.g., Ericsson, Bellcore, ANSI, OSHA, NFPA, EPA). Key requirements cover installation and cutover plans, commercial subscriber lines with basic and additional features (including call blocking and emergency services), CENTREX features, exchange access trunks, and various transport services (DS-1, DS-3, OC-1, OC-3). Circuit termination, testing, local exchange access areas, number portability, and demarcation points are defined. The SOW also specifies service restoration and maintenance timelines (Catastrophic: 4 hours, Emergency: 8 hours, Serious: 24 hours, Routine: 2 days), diversity requirements, and future service provisions. Contract management, safety regulations, hazardous material handling, and accident reporting are emphasized. Appendix 10 provides specific initial service requirements for Fort Carson, including Direct-In-Dial (DID) numbers, commercial subscriber lines, digital trunks, and data point-to-point circuits, with CenturyLink currently serving the location.
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