Description
The United States Air Force is seeking information from industry to assist in finalizing the acquisition strategy for providing essential Local Telecommunication Services (LTS) and features at Maxwell AFB, AL. The services required include local exchange access, transport services, and other related services. The Air Force is looking for a performance-based contract that meets the requirements outlined in the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS). Interested parties are requested to provide information on their company's capabilities, experience, and qualifications to provide these services. Some key points to note are:
• The Air Force is seeking a contractor who can provide local telecommunication services, including local exchange access and transport services.
• The contractor will be required to provide all labor, tools, facilities, materials, and services needed to perform and provide local access to the designated circuit demarcation points.
• The contractor will need to ensure that their proposed solution is compatible with the Government's current infrastructure without additional Government expense.
• The contractor will be required to provide and install transmission equipment and cables for local exchange access and transport service circuits to the Government-provided floor space.
• The contractor will need to coordinate with the Government Point of Contact (POC) prior to any installation.
• The Government does not authorize aerial cable installations.
• The contractor will be required to follow all Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Public Utility Commission (PUC), Department of Defense (DoD), AF, and industry standards for this requirement.
• The contractor will need to provide a detailed capabilities statement, including previous contracts and experience, as well as any relevant certifications or registrations.
• The contractor will be required to provide a Cutover Plan, including a detailed Implementation Plan, conditions/support required prior to the start of cutover, and a listing of Offeror responsibilities and proposed Government responsibilities.
Some of the specific requirements include:
• Providing local exchange access and transport services to support the installation's 24/7/365 operations.
• Ensuring 99.9% availability of local phone service.
• Providing timely and detailed notification of scheduled outages.
• Responding to and restoring service outages in a timely manner, in accordance with the Telecommunications Services Priority (TSP) and Restoration Priority List (RPL).
• Providing configuration diagrams to show access to 911/E911 services.
• Ensuring that receiving as dialed 988 will route to the National Suicide Prevention Hotline.
The Air Force is seeking a contractor who can provide high-quality local telecommunication services that meet the requirements outlined in the PWS. Interested parties should provide information on their company's capabilities, experience, and qualifications to provide these services.