MILITARY NETWORK INSTALLATION UKRAINE MINISTRY OF DEFENSE
Project Synopsis:
Mission Support and Test Services, LLC (MSTS), under contract to the Department of Energy (DOE), National Nuclear Security Administration Nevada Field Office (NNSA/NFO), is seeking sources who can support procurement and installation of network systems for the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense (U-MOD). The proposed timeline for this project is approximately two (2) years with delivery of equipment to begin as early as October 2020. The project scope is installation and interface with other established systems in various U-MOD facilities throughout the Ukraine. The primary place of performance is Kyiv, Ukraine.
Specific Requirement/Capabilities:
The successful candidate will work under the direction of MSTS and the tasks will include, but are not limited to the following:
Capable of procuring routers, racks, cabling, etc. including warranties, licenses.
Demonstrated experience in Installation, configuration and validation testing of the installed network systems.
Capable of providing training and professional services in the Ukraine.
The successful candidate must have an existing ability to operate in the Ukraine on Ukrainian Military bases and provide the following in-country capabilities, resources, skills and expertise:
Must currently have, or can obtain prior to the commencement of the project, an ability to access Ukrainian Military facilities with appropriate clearances.
Must be able to demonstrate previous experience in OCONUS systems installation.
Must be able to demonstrate the current capability to install IT equipment in the Ukraine, into an existing Ukrainian Military Network.
Must furnish management, technical and non-technical personnel necessary to support the expansion of the network of the Ukrainian Armed Forces Network (In country resources must have the ability to access Ukrainian Military Bases.). US personnel must be NATO Secret credentialed, a valid passport and Theatre and Country Clearance.
Must have existing personnel or access to resources including Program and Project Management, and, technical resources such as Networking Manager, Networks Specialists and Server Installation Specialists to support Application Server configurations. Must be able to demonstrate execution of project of this scope and complexity in an OCONUS environment.
Must have the existing capability or access to resources that can provide both the IT Equipment and supporting non-technical equipment necessary for the successful installation of fully functional (routers, switches, firewalls, servers and computer services) network nodes based on open systems and modularity capable of immediate operations and upgrades.
Must provide personnel capable of building site specific installation kits, based on the unique requirement of each Ukrainian Military location.
Must have the current capability to procure specific network and IT infrastructure equipment in the US for delivery in the Ukraine to include tools, supplies (non-technical) as well as technical IT support supplies. Additionally must understand and design to Ukrainian military power standards including physically configured appropriate electrical connections (plugs, sockets).
Must have demonstrated experience in Export Control, including ITAR, EAR, and other export control compliance.
Must have current capability to procure maintenance and support agreements on all equipment to be installed and to be delivered to the Ukrainian military.
Must have current capability, or can obtain the capability prior to project execution, to move/transport equipment and supplies from centralized Ukrainian Military warehouse to outlying locations.
Must have personnel or ability to obtain access to personnel capable of conducting Technical Site Surveys and development of system documentation, deliverable to the U-MOD.
Must have current capability to create all aspects of technical IT documentation such as site surveys, design packages, test readiness reviews, installation guides, project design guides, test plans, system acceptance test plans, operation guides, training for specific devices cutover plans, and overall network documentation all in acceptable format to the Ukrainian Military.
Must have current capability to develop technical documentation (router, switches, firewalls, servers, applications) installations in English and Ukrainian (interested vendors can demonstrate ability to obtain English/Ukrainian translation services for technical documentation).
Interested vendors must be able provide an integrated master schedule (IMS) that includes all fielding tasks. The tasks will identify in detail the activity installation capability being fielded, period of fielding, by function i.e. equipment order date; required delivery date; hardware install date; hardware/software configuration period; inspection; verification and validation; new equipment training; acceptance and handoff.
Interested vendors must have a system of internal controls to manage (control, use, preserve, protect, repair, and maintain) property in its possession. This requirement applies to all property under the SUBCONTRACTOR's accountability, stewardship, possession or control, including its vendors or sub-contractors.
Interested vendors must have an acceptable database/forms to maintain accountability over equipment throughout the lifespan of the project. The SUBCONTRACTOR shall provide the required shipment tracking data, equipment damage/lost/stolen report, LOMs, on-site physical inventory lists, and excess material reports.
Submission Instructions:
Interested parties who consider themselves qualified to perform the above-listed services are invited to submit a response to this Sources Sought Notice by August 17, 2020. Interested parties must provide a Capability Statement to include at a minimum, evidence of prior experience procuring and providing these same types of services. Interested Parties should address each and every capability requirement specified above in sufficient detail to clearly demonstrate that they possess all of the required capabilities. In addition, please include your organization name, address, e-mail address, web site address, telephone number, DUNS number, and type of ownership, i.e., Corp, LLC etc. for the organization.
Provide requested information to Lori Richinson via e-mail at: Richinla@nv.doe.gov no later than close of business August 17, 2020. Only electronic responses will be considered.
357685-LR-20 Department of Energy
8/10/20, 12:21 PM Bridge Contract for Hopi Telecommunications
This is a notification of an award of a sole source procurement under NAICS code 517110, Wired Telecommunications Carriers for a period of one (1) year at the Hopi Health Care Center under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and in accordance with FAR 52.237-3 Continuity of Services. Due to the daily need for internet services that utilize a dedicated high speed Ethernet based line of 100 Megabits per second (Mbps). This speed shall be the same for both upload and download. The contractor will provide the infrastructure to support the capabilities on a continuous basis and to support the operation on a 24 hour basis 365 days per year health care facility. The Ethernet connection shall terminate inside of the facility and connect to the existing Cisco Router Ethernet port to allow the entire facility to utilize this connection. The contractor shall NOT provide Satellite Internet access due to the latency that will be introduced in such a solution, as well as NOT provide a solution that utilizes a wireless carrier network, such as a “WIFI hotspot”.
The Federal Government is required to use GSA approved vendors and specifically patients being treated at HHCC patient the Networx contract for Telecommunication Services (TS). Verizon is the current provider and does not provide direct internet services to Polacca, AZ. Verizon has reached out to local telecommunication companies in the Area to partner with to no success to bring services to the HHCC. The Hopi Telecommunication, Inc. in 2016 installed infrastructure upgrades so that it could provide services directly while Verizon seeks new partnerships or can add Hopi Telecommunications to its contract. There are no other existing vendors that can provided the increased bandwidth needed to support telecommunications at HHCC. Network WAN connectivity to support the Electronic Health Records (EHR), e-mail access, internet, medical imaging, billing, and other important services which rely on network connectivity. The network saturation is affecting the health care of the Hopi tribal members in the following ways: Internet traffic saturates the circuit and the Electronic Health Record becomes unavailable. The Doctors are unable to look-up history, medications, allergies, and other factors putting patients at risk. Doctors are unable to look up diagnosis on their purchased medial websites. Important messages are stalling in e-mail outbox. Delivery of important e-mail messages are delayed. Medical Images are read in Show-Low and timely diagnoses put patients at risk. Staff are unable to complete mandatory online trainings on time which reflects on the performance of our Executives and Managers Failure to award this contract will result in a decreased service level, reduce employee retention, and degrade quality patient care. During this time of the National COVID19 Pandemic the care of patients is even more critical than ever.
If you can provide the services requested, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, which shall be considered by the Agency and may be e-mailed to michele.lodge@ihs.gov referencing notice number PHX-SS-20-021 by 10AM, 15 September 2020. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract acquisition based upon responses to the notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or otherwise pay for information provided in response. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. Any organization responding to this notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed. Information provided will be used to assess tradeoffs and alternatives available for the potential requirement and may lead to the development of a solicitation. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted.
Any solicitation resulting from the analysis of information obtained will be announced to the public in Federal Business Opportunities in accordance with the FAR Part 5. However, responses to this notice will not be considered adequate responses to a solicitation. No proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in your response. The Government reserves the right to use any non-proprietary technical information in any resultant solicitation(s).
Department of Health and Human Services Indian Health Service
8/26/20, 10:35 PM Commercial Wi-Fi Internet Services
THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ONLY. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION, NOR REQUEST FOR QUOTATION. NO CONTRACT WILL BE AWARDED FROM THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE DO NOT REQUEST A COPY OF A SOLICITATION, AS ONE DOES NOT EXIST.
The Marine Corps Regional Contracting Office Northwest (RCO-NW) located in Twentynine Palms, CA is seeking qualified sources for information and planning purposes only. It is not to be construed as commitment by the government, implied or otherwise, to issue a solicitation or award a contract. The purpose of this request for information is to gain knowledge of commercially available services that may be of interest to the RCO-NW. Responses are voluntary and the Government will not reimbursement respondents for any expenses associated with their participation to this request, nor any subsequent exchanges.
RCO-NW is performing market research to determine available sources that can provide:
This is a non-personal services contract to provide a Commercial Internet Service Provider (C-ISP) as a solution to modernizing the Information System (IS) infrastructure. Commercial cable and fiber internet services with managed Wi-Fi and security services are needed to meet the intent of the Commandant of the Marine Corps (CMC), Deputy Commandant of Information (DCI), Commanding General of Training and Education Command (CG TECOM), and the MCCES Commanding Officer in modernizing the campus by providing a distance learning and blended learning course capability and to increase bandwidth to improve the quality of training provided to students.
The Contractor shall provide all non-personal services including all management, supervision, personnel, transportation, tools, materials and other items and services necessary to construct, operate, and maintain reliable Internet to provide dedicated fiber-based Internet connectivity, managed Wi-Fi, and managed security services. The Contractor will offer a variety of transfer speeds in both cable and fiber optic formats. Email accounts shall not be included or provided with any Government package.
NOTE: The Performance Work Statement (PWS) provided in this notice is a draft PWS only, and it is subject to change prior to the release of any formal solicitation.
Please provide the following business information for your company and for any team or joint venture partners:
Company Name
Address
Telephone number
Point of contact
Email
DUNS
CAGE Code
Web Page URL
If applicable, small business certifications
Additional information that will help the Government to understand the capability of your company to perform the required services such as capability statement, product catalog, or informative marketing material.
In addition to the above, please provide the following information:
How could the Government revise this requirement to better reflect commercial industry standards and practices?
Based upon the PWS attached, are there any aspects that are vague and do not allow a clear understanding of the Government’s requirements?
The anticipated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) Code is 517312 Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite) with an associated U.S. Small Business Administration size standard of 1,500 employees. The anticipated Product Service Code (PSC) is D322 IT & Telecommunications - Internet. Please identify if you believe a more appropriate NAICS and/or PSC exists.
Please provide a rough 5-year cost estimate for the following: (41 Bldgs and 519 Rooms)
a. Internet Services (up to 200 Mbps)
b. Managed WiFi Access Points
c. Managed Security Services
d. Setup Charge – New Internet Drop (Room)
e. Internet Installation and Configuration (Bldgs)
5. Would your company seriously consider submitting a technically viable proposal for this requirement in any forthcoming solicitation(s)?
No proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in your response. The Government reserves the right to use any non-proprietary technical information in any resultant solicitation(s).
Please reply to this email with the information requested and any questions regarding this request by COB Tuesday, September 8, 2020. Telephone responses will not be accepted. All information should be provided electronically in a Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format.
M67399-21-Q-MCCESWIFI United States Marine Corps
8/25/20, 7:46 PM INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE - KanREN INC Academic ISP
This is a Notice of Intent to award a sole-source contract and is not a request for competitive proposals. The statutory authority for this sole source procurement is 10 U.S.C. 2304(c) (1) as prescribed by FAR 13.106-1(b).
Mission Installation Contracting Command (MICC) Fort Leavenworth, KS intends to issue a sole source, firm fixed price award to KanREN, INC, Lawrence, KS 66047-1620, to provide 1Gb secure protected connectivity (anti-virus, anti-spam, Intrusion and DDOS Protection at network level), to the Kansas State and Global Research and Educational networks (Internet2) at Fort Leavenworth, KS. The NAICS code for this requirement 519130 – Internet Publishing and Broadcasting and Web Search Portals (Size Standard 1,000 Employees) with a Product Service Code (PSC) D322 – IT & TELECOM – INERNET. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations; however, all quotations/responses received within thirty (30) days of the issuance of this notice will be considered by the government. Interested parties may identify their capability to respond to this requirement. Interested parties must show clear and convincing evidence that competition of this requirement would be advantageous to the Government to garner further consideration by the government. A determination by the government not to compete this proposed requirement is based upon responses received from a prior Sources Sought Notification for a period of 30 days where there was a lack of capable response submitted. Any responses received in response to this notice is within the discretion of the government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Written responses to this Notice of Intent to Sole Source shall contain sufficient documentation to establish a bonafide capability to fulfill the requirement. MICC Fort Leavenworth will not be responsible for any costs incurred by interested parties in responding to this notice.
W91QF4-20-Q-0047 Department of the Army Materiel Command Mission and Installation Contracting Command Fort Eustis
6/15/20, 12:07 PM