ITRM Request For Information Sources Sought.pdf

Request for Information (RFI)/Sources Sought Notice

Communication Infrastructure Installation, Test, Maintenance, and Repair services (ITMR)

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY – This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes – it does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. Responses will assist the Government in planning its acquisition strategy for a potential future acquisition. Solicitations are not available at this time.

Requests for a solicitation will not receive a response. This notice does not constitute a commitment by the United States Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever.

All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary; the United States Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the United States Government. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP, if any is issued. The Government is not committed to issue a solicitation or award a contract as a result of this announcement. This RFI is for the following service:

Noun: Communications infrastructure installation, Test, Maintenance, and Repair Services (ITMRs)

Proposed PSC: 7G21 IT and Telecom – Network: Digital Network Products (Hardware and Perpetual License Software)

Proposed NAICS Code: 517111 Wired Telecommunications carriers

Background: The Government is seeking to gain knowledge of interest, capabilities, and qualifications of various members of the community. The Government is considering vendors to provide Installation, Test, Maintenance, And Repair (ITMR) support to communications Layer 1 of the Open Systems Interconnection model (OSI model) modifications and additions to the existing copper Plain Old Telephone Switch (POTS), Inside Plant (ISP) Fiber Optic Cabling, CAT5E/6 cable plant(s), and Outside Plant (OSP) Copper/Fiber optic cabling for four (4) United States military Co-located Operating Bases (COB); Daegu, Gimhae, Gwangju, and Suwon Air Bases In South Korea.

Description of Services The Contractor shall perform Operation and Maintenance (O&M) and other services required to ensure each bases’ Layer 1 of the Open Systems Interconnection model (OSI model) modifications and additions to the existing copper Plain Old Telephone Switch (POTS), Inside Plant (ISP) Fiber Optic Cabling, CAT5E/6 cable plant(s), and Outside Plant (OSP) Copper/Fiber optic cabling system is operational and useable 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. The Contractor shall operate and maintain all equipment and IT systems in accordance with (IAW) the Original Equipment Manufacturers’ (OEM) technical manuals and specifications, all publications, technical manuals, and specifications prescribed in PWS. The contractor will follow all Department of Defense (DoD) and US Air Force (AF) policy and regulations, applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Please see attachments for detailed information.

Understand that much of the information necessary to provide fully accurate answers to the questions below is unavailable due to not knowing the exact requirement that may arise with each request. This market research request is simply to identify a capable vendor base and aid the Government in determining how much support can be provided from the local industry with respect to the types of material handling equipment available, how much can be requested at one time, and how long it would take for a vendor to mobilize in support of a request. If your company is interested and can demonstrate your firm’s ability, capability, and responsibility to deliver the services summarized above, we encourage you to respond to this announcement with a statement of your qualifications and capability. In order to demonstrate your interest please provide your responses to the questions below on the attached PDF titled “Communication Infrastructure ITMR”:

1) Your Firm’s Point of Contact (name, phone number, and email address).

2) UEI number and CAGE Code.

3) A summary of past performance related description of services.

4) If you have been granted access to a military base before, particularly Daegu, Gimhae, Gwangju and Suwon Air Bases in South Korea.

5) Any information, recommendation, details, or considerations the Government would need to improve responses to Performance Statement Work(PWS) and a potential solicitation.

Respondents shall not be obligated to provide the services described herein and it is understood by the United States Government that if any price estimates are provided as a result of this request, they are “best” estimates only. All interested vendors may respond to this request for information. Responses should be addressed to Jeong-Tae Kim, at the following email address: jeong-tae.kim.mil@army.mil and within the proposed timeline of the SAM.GOV posting.

Again, this information is being requested for Government planning purposes only and does not commit the Government to any contractual agreement. This is not a request for proposals.

The Government will not award a contract based upon responses to this announcement. The Government shall not reimburse or pay any costs for preparing or submitting information in response to this notice.

Thank you for your time and assistance in aiding the Government in its market research.

mailto:jeong-tae.kim.mil@army.mil

Request for Information (RFI)/Sources Sought Notice Communication Infrastructure Installation, Test, Maintenance, and Repair services (ITMR)