2.4.1_Sol_A1_QA_20149724.pdf
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This document is a Solicitation Questions and Answers (Q&A) for RFQ Notice ID 20149724 for USBP El Centro Multiprotocol Label Switching Circuits & Internet Services. The Q&A addresses three key questions from potential vendors, with notable responses including: (1) confirmation that MPLS is not a firm requirement, (2) acceptance of alternative solutions like Layer 2 EPL or ethernet WAN connections, provided they are secure point-to-point arrangements, and (3) a deadline extension for quotation submission from the original date to Monday, April 28, 2025 at 5:00 PM EDT.
The Q&A is part of a broader solicitation by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), United States Border Patrol (USBP) El Centro Sector, seeking telecommunications services for 4 locations. The acquisition is classified under NAICS code 517111 (Wired Telecommunications Carriers) with a small business size standard of 1,500 employees, and will be awarded on a Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis. Vendors must submit technical and management approaches, past performance information, and pricing, with specific page limitations for each section.
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| 2.2.1_Sol_Att 3_Applicable Clauses & Provisions_20149724.pdf | ||
| 2.2.1_Sol_Att 2_Quotation Pricing Sheet_20149724.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet |
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SOLICITATION QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (Q&A)
RFQ Notice ID 20149724
USBP El Centro Multiprotocol Label Switching Circuits & Internet Services As of 04/09/2025
Q1: If the carrier is to provide all of the equipment, is there a firm requirement for MPLS?
A1: There is not a firm requirement for MPLS. Please see answer 2 (A2) below.
Q2: Would the Government allow alternative solutions that would include Layer 2 EPL connections between the sites? Or, ethernet WAN?
A2: Yes, alternative solutions to MPLS are acceptable as long as the connections are secure in a point-to-point arrangement.
Q3: Would the government extend the due date by three weeks to May 05, 2025?
A3: The Government will provide a 2-week quotation submission deadline extension to Monday, April 28, 2025 at 5:00 PM EDT. The deadline is hereby extended via amendment 1 to the solicitation.
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