NSWCCD requires onsite support to configure, format, and maintain the Voice of Internet Protocol (VOIP) system to support telecom services at the West Bethesda site and detachments.
ID: N00167-CR-2026-0001Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNSWC CARDEROCKBETHESDA, MD, 20817-5700, USA

NAICS

All Other Telecommunications (517810)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - IT MANAGEMENT SUPPORT SERVICES (LABOR) (DF01)

Set Aside

Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/b3220552011d47d9bab32659000cf978/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division (NSWCCD), part of the Department of Defense, is seeking qualified contractors to provide onsite support for the configuration, formatting, and maintenance of its Voice over Internet Protocol (VOIP) system at the West Bethesda site and its detachments. The primary objective is to replace an aging ISDN and VOIP system to ensure compliance and functionality for telecommunications, with a focus on integrating a Cisco VOIP solution while minimizing operational impact during deployment. This procurement is set aside for Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB) under NAICS Code 517810, with a size standard of $40 million, and interested parties must submit their capabilities statements and approved SBA WOSB certification by 3:00 PM Norfolk, VA time on October 27, 2025, to Chris Rolince at christopher.c.rolince.civ@us.navy.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Christopher C. Rolince
    (757) 513-7247
    christopher.c.rolince.civ@us.navy.mil
    Files
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    2. VOIP PWS Final Rev 1.docx
    The Naval Surface Warfare Center-Carderock Division (NSWCCD) requires contractor support for the installation and maintenance of a Voice over Internet Protocol (VOIP) system across its West Bethesda site and detachments. This Performance Work Statement outlines a base one-year period with four one-year option periods. The contractor will configure a Cisco VOIP solution, provide expert guidance, assist with deployment, and offer sustainment services including maintenance and troubleshooting. Key objectives include configuring the system to integrate with NSWCCD's unique infrastructure, deploying it with minimal operational impact, and providing ongoing maintenance and support. Personnel requirements include a VOIP Architect and Engineer with Top-Secret clearance and specific cybersecurity designations. The contractor must adhere to safety, security, and operational requirements, including mandatory training and safeguarding government-furnished property. This is a non-personal services contract, and the contractor will not perform inherently governmental functions.
    8. A04 CDRL 1423 Form 1.pdf
    This document is a Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) for a federal government project, specifically detailing a requirement for a "Technical Data Package" for a "VOIP System." It outlines the data item number (0001), title, and subtitle ("VOIP Design"), referencing MIL-STD-31000C as the authority for data acquisition and PWS Para 3.1 for contract reference. The document also specifies distribution requirements, indicating that the Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) and alternate TPOC will be identified at the time of award. This CDRL is a standard form used in government contracting to define specific data deliverables from a contractor, ensuring compliance and proper documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
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    Sources Sought.pdf
    The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock, has issued a Sources Sought Notice for onsite support to configure, format, and maintain its Voice over Internet Protocol (VOIP) system at the West Bethesda site and its detachments. This is not a solicitation but a request for capabilities statements to gauge industry interest and experience. The procurement will be a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) set-aside under NAICS Code 517810 (All Other Telecommunications), with a size standard of $40 million. Interested companies must demonstrate relevant experience and provide their approved SBA WOSB certification at the time of quote submission. Responses, preferably by email, are due by 3:00 PM Norfolk, VA time on October 27, 2025, to Chris Rolince. The notice includes attachments such as CDRL 0001, CDRL 0002, and the Performance Work Statement (PWS).
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