AMEND-PROVIDE, INSTALL, AND MAINTAIN 10GB, NON-SWITCHED, ETHERNET COMMERCIAL LEASE ON IQO CONTRACT FROM OK TO TX
ID: HC101325QA400Type: 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)
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    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), is seeking proposals for the provision, installation, and maintenance of a 10GB, non-switched Ethernet commercial lease under the IQO contract, spanning from Oklahoma to Texas. This procurement aims to secure telecommunications services that are critical for operational efficiency and connectivity within the agency's infrastructure. The solicitation is structured as a request for quote (RFQ) and will utilize a lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) evaluation process to assess submissions. Interested vendors should direct inquiries to Karen Pakosta or Dale Rupright via email, with all quotes due by the specified deadline outlined in the attached solicitation documents.

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    The inquiry HC101325QA400 outlines a request for quotes to provide, install, and maintain a 10GB non-switched Ethernet commercial lease between Altus AFB and Tinker AFB in Oklahoma. Contractors must prepare proposals that comply with specific technical requirements, including installation details and avoidance of pre-defined paths. Tests for performance, including a 24-hour soak and various specifications concerning signal strength, round trip delay, and error performance, must be documented. The delivery date for services is set for November 3, 2025. Additionally, all contractors must coordinate closely with government points of contact to ensure compliance and must submit detailed circuit diagrams for government evaluation. The RFP emphasizes the importance of diversity in routing paths to ensure network survivability and requires contractors to avoid specific locations and facilities. Quotes must be submitted by July 7, 2025, and contractors are warned that failure to meet technical requirements or deadlines will result in disqualification from the bidding process. Overall, this document serves to ensure rigorous standards in telecommunications services for military installations, reflecting governmental intent for network resilience and reliability.
    The document outlines a Request for Proposal (RFP) related to fiber optic services for Scott Air Force Base (AFB) and its connections to DECC St. Louis and Offutt AFB. It provides specific details such as the estimated fiber miles and round-trip delay (RTD) for various routes, emphasizing the need for vendors to confirm whether they are on-net with optical equipment at designated demarcation locations. Key locations mentioned include Scott AFB, DECC St. Louis, and Offutt AFB, with a focus on the precise fiber distances that must be adhered to by bidding vendors. The document stresses the importance of compliance with technical parameters and clearly states that all addresses are fictitious examples with only the end locations being real. This RFP emphasizes the procurement of reliable fiber optic connectivity crucial for government operations, highlighting strict adherence to defined specifications and the roles of prime and sub-vendors in delivering the service.
    This government inquiry, HC101325QA400-0001, is an amendment to an existing Request for Proposal (RFP) for a 10GB, non-switched, Ethernet commercial lease. The primary purpose of this amendment is to revise the address for the DISA node and commercial demarc at Altus AFB, extend the quote due date to October 27, 2025, and extend the service date to March 9, 2026. Contractors are required to submit quotes to provide, install, and maintain the Ethernet commercial lease between Altus AFB and Tinker AFB, avoiding specific routes and locations. Proposals must detail installation plans, including subcontractor information, network specifications, and any necessary infrastructure builds. Extensive testing and acceptance criteria are outlined, including 24-hour vendor testing, light level readings, and a 72-hour soak test by DISA GOC. Quotes must be uploaded to IDEAS and must address all technical requirements and service dates to avoid being deemed non-compliant. This solicitation is to be worked in conjunction with HC101325QA399, requiring detailed drawings showing diverse paths to ensure network survivability, with awards for both going to a single vendor based on combined life cycle cost and technical acceptability.
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