Sources Sought - SONET MX-Support.pdf

A Sources Sought Notice is a market research tool being used to determine availability and adequacy of small business sources prior to determining the method of acquisition leading toward a firm-fixed-price contract. The intent of this sources sought synopsis is to identify all capable businesses possessing the ability to provide one on-site engineer to monitor the Cisco Synchronous Optical Network (SONET) and Dense Wave Division Multiplexing (DWDM) network for faults/equipment degradations or failures. Specific contractor responsibilities to be performed for the Cisco SONET/DWDM shall include network equipment maintenance, communications infrastructure associated with the Cisco SONET/DWDM program, assistance with cut over of existing circuits, installation of new circuits, technical training on Cisco SONET/DWDM equipment (including test equipment), support duties related to equipment outages, maintenance of system equipment, and the development and maintenance of network documentation and continuity manuals as required as related to the Cisco SONET/DWDM networks and other associated SONET network infrastructure services at Joint Base McGuire-Dix- Lakehurst (JB, MDL).

The Government is seeking qualified business sources nationwide. The NAICS Code is 541330 (Engineering Services) with a $25.5 Million size standard. The performance period of the contract is anticipated to be (1) twelve month base year, plus (4) twelve month options.

This notice does not constitute a Request for Quote (RFQ), nor does it restrict the 87th Contracting Squadron to an ultimate acquisition approach. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this announcement. Any information submitted by respondents to this notice is strictly voluntary. A response to this Sources Sought Notice will not be considered an adequate response to any forthcoming solicitation announcement.

There is no solicitation available at this time.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: Interested business firms must submit a brief capabilities statement package (no more than 3 pages in length, 12-point font minimum) demonstrating capability to perform the requested services. This documentation shall address, as a minimum, the following: (1) Company Profile to include number of employees, office location(s), UEI number and/or Cage Code and statement identifying small business status. (2) Relevant experience within the last five years, including any contract number, and Government/Agency or firm point of contact

(POC) and current telephone number for the POC. Also, identify if you were a subcontractor and the work you actually performed as the sub-contractor.

The Government invites input from industry relative to how this type of service is performed in order to maximize the incorporation of commercial standards and practices where practicable.

Recommendations towards improving the performance work statement (PWS) are welcomed.

The Government WILL NOT provide a debriefing on the results of the survey. All information submitted will be held in a confidential manner and will only be used for the purpose intended.

The submittal package must be received by the 87th Contracting Squadron no later than 4:00 p.m. EST on WEDNESDAY, 20 November 2024. Electronic submissions of the Statement of Capabilities Packages can be sent electronically to Mr. Rick Driscoll, Contracting Specialist, at richard.driscoll.2@us.af.mil and Ms. Adriana Dunaway, Contracting Officer, at adriana.dunaway.2@us.af.mil .

LATE RESPONSES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

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