RFP A1 Instructions Letter.pdf

Subject: Request for Proposal, Fiber Dedicated Internet Access Services, RFP #74330225R0048, Amendment 1

General. ABMC currently uses dedicated fiber internet access (DIA) services at 29 global sites.

The existing service contract expires in July 2026. This project replaces the existing services with upgraded fiber connections at all locations by April 15, 2026, before local ABMC site preparations for Memorial Day 2026. Current services range from 100Mb/s to 1Gb/s. The North Africa American Cemetery in Tunisia does not have fiber connectivity due to the absence of a last-mile fiber provider.

ABMC hosts events throughout the year, including Memorial Day, Veterans Day, and D-Day commemorations. The project must be completed by April 15, 2026. This date allows for transition from the existing contract’s ISP to the selected new contract’s ISP well before Memorial Day 2026.

All project related documents can be found at SAM.gov under notice ID ‘74330225R0048’ or by emailing the Contracting Officer and Contracting Specialist directly.

Updates and revisions to this RFP Amendment 1 are added in bold, red characters.

1. PROPOSALS AND QUESTIONS DUE DATES & TIMES:

Event Date RFP Release Date Wednesday, April 30, 2025 First Round of Bidders’ Questions Due

Thursday, May 15, 2025, 2:00 pm Eastern Standard Time

Pre-Proposal Conference Tuesday, May 20, 2025 (Register Here) Second Round of Bidders’ Question Due

Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at 2:00 PM Eastern Standard Time

Proposals Due Monday, June 16, 2025, 2:00 pm Eastern Standard Time Monday, June 23, 2025, 10:00 am Central European Time

All email inquiries shall have “Question – RFP #74330225R0048 Fiber Dedicated Internet Access Services” in the subject line of the email and shall be submitted electronically to the Government Points of Contact (POC) listed below. Proposals shall also be submitted electronically on or before the due date to the same POCs below.

Marissa Tregoning Jessica Young Contracting Officer Contract Specialist tregoningm@abmc.gov youngj.ctr@abmc.gov

2. ANTICIPATED AWARD TYPE

The Government anticipates an award of a firm fixed price contract.

3. EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD (SECTION M)

We will evaluate offerors based on the factors listed below and detailed in Appendix 3 – Proposal Selection Criteria of the Performance Work Statement. below criteria. The weight of each factor is identified by the percentage after the factor.

a. Technical Approach (40%)

b. Project Plan and Schedule (20%)

c. Past Performance (10%)

d. Pricing (30%)

4. PROPOSAL PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS (SECTION L)

To be considered for award, interested parties shall submit their proposals in accordance with the criteria listed below and detailed in Appendix 4 – Response Format of the Performance Work Statement that requests the following:

a. Cover Letter

b. Solutions Approach (Technical/Project Plan and Schedule)

c. Capabilities and Competencies (Past Performance)

d. Pricing. Please use Attachment 3 – Blank Pricing Worksheet

e. Signed Non-Disclosure Agreement, Attachment 4

There is additional material relevant to this requirement that contains Controlled Unclassified Information. Vendors interested in obtaining this information must submit a written request to the POCs listed above with a signed NDA, Attachment 4.

Offerors are required to specify in their proposal response any assumptions made, conditions that have been stipulated and exceptions that they wish to tak with the RFP as written present for ABMC’s consideration. Offerors are also required to confirm that they acknowledge all amendments to this RFP.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. PWS, dated May 1, 2025 May 23, 2025

a. Appendix 1A - ABMC Locations & Staff Count

b. Appendix 1B – Bandwidth and Local Loop Operator

c. Appendix 2 – Infrastructure Works Requirements (CLIN 0002)

d. Appendix 3 – Proposal Selection Criteria

e. Appendix 4 – Response Format

f. Appendix 5 – AutoCAD Requirements for As-Built Drawings

g. Appendix 6 – Non-Recurring CLINs Liquidated Damages

2. Pricing Excel Sheet, updated 19 May 2025

3. Question & Answers Template

4. Non-Disclosure Agreement