Local and Long-Distance Telecommunication Services
ID: FA462025QA832Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA4620 92 CONS LGCFAIRCHILD AFB, WA, 99011-5320, USA

NAICS

Wired Telecommunications Carriers (517111)

PSC

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

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/2f4da79cb35a4e37938a35fb055420c1/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Air Force's 92d Contracting Squadron, is seeking qualified businesses to provide Local and Long-Distance Telecommunication Services at Fairchild Air Force Base in Washington. The objective is to deliver essential telecommunication services, including 24/7/365 support, while transitioning from analog to VoIP systems, as outlined in the draft Statement of Work (SOW). These services are critical for maintaining effective communication infrastructure and must comply with existing government standards, including E911 compatibility and specific service requirements. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their qualifications and relevant information by October 3, 2025, at 10:00 AM Pacific Time, to the designated contacts, Michael Salone and Patrick Rangel, via the provided email addresses.

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    LTS_LDTS SOW 22SEP25.pdf
    The Statement of Work (SOW) outlines the requirements for Local Telecommunication Services (LTS) and Long Distance Telecommunication Services (LDTS) at Fairchild AFB, WA. The objective is to provide essential 24/7/365 telecommunication services, excluding Defense Switching Network (DSN) services. The scope covers all labor, tools, facilities, materials, and services for local, long-distance, and toll-free access to designated circuit demarcation points, ensuring compatibility with existing government infrastructure. The SOW details procedures for scheduled and unscheduled outages, categorizing them by priority (high, medium, low) with specific response and restoration times. It also addresses government-furnished property, personnel qualifications, Government Emergency Telecommunications Service (GETS) compatibility, and installation/cutover plans. Key requirements include specific DID numbers, commercial subscriber lines, ISDN PRI trunks, and various transport channels. The document emphasizes E911 compatibility, special services, and service routing diagrams, concluding with definitions and acronyms relevant to the telecommunication services.
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