Digital Shore Telephone System
ID: N3904026Q3072Type: Solicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYPORTSMOUTH NAVAL SHIPYARD GFPORTSMOUTH, NH, 03801-5000, USA

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All Other Telecommunications (517810)

PSC

TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH EQUIPMENT (5805)

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    The Department of Defense, through the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, is seeking contractor services for the installation, programming, and repair of a Digital Shore Telephone System on a U.S. submarine. The project involves installing new Digital Communication Servers, mounting and programming phone systems, connecting existing wiring, and providing user training, with a performance period set from November 5, 2025, to December 1, 2025, at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, Maine. This procurement is critical for enhancing the submarine's communication capabilities, ensuring operational readiness and compliance with military standards. Interested contractors must submit their quotes, which will be evaluated based on technical acceptability, adherence to schedule, and price, with all submissions due by the specified deadline. For further inquiries, potential bidders can contact David Ham at david.m.ham7.civ@us.navy.mil or by phone at 207-994-4511.

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    The DD Form 1423, also known as the Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL), is a standardized form used by the Department of Defense to list all data items a contractor must deliver under a contract. It outlines specific data requirements, including the title, subtitle, authority, contract reference, requiring office, and submission details such as frequency, first submission date, and subsequent submission dates. The form also details distribution requirements, pricing groups (Group I, II, III, and IV) for estimating data item costs, and instructions for both government personnel and contractors on how to complete each section. The document provides examples of data items for a "DIGITAL COMMUNICATION SYSTEM," such as Completion Reports, Personnel Lists, Detailed Schedules of Work, and Daily Status Reports, each with specific submission instructions and addressees. The primary purpose is to ensure clear communication and delivery of required data between the government and contractors.
    This Request for Quotation (N3904026Q3072) from Portsmouth Naval Shipyard seeks contractor services to install, program, and repair digital communication systems on a US submarine. The scope includes installing new Digital Communication Servers, mounting and programming phone systems, connecting existing wiring, and training users. The period of performance is 11/5/2025 to 12/1/2025, with work at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Kittery, ME. Key requirements include providing FOB Destination Pricing, detailed technical information for evaluation, and adherence to schedule. Quotes will be evaluated based on technical acceptability, adherence to schedule, price (Lowest Price Technically Acceptable), and past performance. Contractors must be registered in SAM, and personnel must be US citizens capable of obtaining security clearances. Numerous FAR, DFARS, and NAVSEA clauses apply, emphasizing security, compliance, and quality control.
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