RFI-Sources Sought for Internet.pdf

Date: 29 Oct 2020

502d Contracting Squadron Request for Information—Sources Sought

Internet Transport Capabilities and Services

This is a Request for Information or an informal notice for Sources Sought for potential vendors to provide the supplies and perform the work outlined herein and capable of providing a conceivable firm-fixed price.

This RFI does not constitute an Invitation for Bid or a Request for Proposals, nor should it be considered as a commitment on the part of the Government. The information received will not obligate the Government in any manner nor will the Government reimburse companies for any costs associated with submittal of this RFI.

Further, the information collected by means of this market research will be exclusively used to help guide the acquisition strategy of this requirement; therefore, contractors are encouraged to participate in the attached survey (found on page 4) and provide the data corresponding with this sources sought. Once more, this notice is seeking information on contractors capable of providing services herein.

Overview of the Requirement.

This overview of the requirement is subject to change. The overview is intended to provide the contractors with information as we survey the market; therefore, upon reviewing the requirement, if your business is capable, please complete the Contractor Capability Survey (page 4):

Overview. This requirement entails installation of commercial Internet Service Provider (ISP) circuits at two (2) locations within JBSA-San Antonio. The contractor must understand the policies and standards of military base access. The customers have an existing IT system that supports the current services; therefore, the location and installation will be coordinated in advanced.

Requirements. Installation and Service includes:

• Installation -- The contractor will have provide commercial Internet Service Provider (ISP) circuits at each site below; to include all equipment, materials, transportation and labor for the installation, testing, and the implementation of the work required. The ISP will be installed and deployed from two (2) different sites as follows:

Site 1 = Lackland AFB, Building # A (LAK Bldg-A) Site 2 = Randolph AFB, Building # B (RND Bldg-B)

There is a requirement for a point-to-point data circuit between the two sites for data replication and network extension.

Note: Once completed, the contractor is expected to provide instructions and educate the end-users of the installed equipment. This acquisition will include a Statement of Work (SOW). The contractor shall be familiar with the government network system and capable to perform telecommunications and engineer the work.

For the 2 Internet Circuits, the contractor shall provide a Minimum Bandwidth of:

50 Mbps at LAK Bldg-A 50 Mbps at RND Bldg-B

The contractor shall list Scalable Bandwidth options/increments to meet future growth or site demands/requirements.

The contractor shall provide Public IP Address Space for each site.

Each site shall be allocated a 24-bit Classless Inter-Domain Routing (CIDR) Block (254 usable IPs).

The contractor shall provide Domain Name Service (DNS) Zone hosting for AFSVC Domain Names.

The contractor shall provide a plan to transfer hosted DNS zones from old Internet Service Provider (ISP) to new ISP DNS servers.

The contractor shall provide access to their DNS servers for use as DNS resolvers and forwarders.

The contractor shall provide access to their Network Time Protocol (NTP) Services for use as a time source; prefer authenticated connection

The contractor shall provide and implement a routing protocol (i.e. BGP) to automatically re-route traffic though RND Bldg-B if LAK Bldg-A circuit/path is interrupted and vice versa.

The contractor shall provide a point-to-point circuit between LAK Bldg-A and RND Bldg-B with a bandwidth of 1 Gbps.

The point-to-point circuit should remain up if either Internet Circuit is down to allow Automatic Traffic Re-routing to other site.

The contractor shall provide a customer on-line capability for submitting tickets for service interruptions, add/change/delete requests for DNS updates, and circuit performance monitoring.

• Internet Service. Upon installation and configuration of all equipment and components for the internet routing, the Internet Services will include a base year of 12-months and two (2) periods of 12-month Option Years.

Again, this is a Sources Sought only, and the requirement is subject to change .

Small business entities interested can provide your business profile to the contact representative below by email and complete the attached survey. If using your business profile, please provide the small business size, capabilities, and location. All notification and information regarding this sources sought will be issued electronically only through this Government Point of Entry (GPE). Interested business entities should be registered on the System for Award Management. If you are not registered, you may request an application at (866) 606-8220 or through the SAM website at http://www.sam.gov.

http://www.sam.gov/

Questions over the telephone will not be taken. Keep in mind, this is a sources sought to help identify if there are any potential offerors and to research the federal market to understand the competition. This RFI does not commit the Government to enter into any contractual agreement, nor will the Government pay for any information requested hereunder. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring this site to ensure they have the most up-to-date information regarding this research.

The Government shall incur no obligations or liabilities to anyone for any costs or expenses incurred by the respondent in responding to this RFI. Not responding to this request does not preclude participation in any future RFP. The information provided in this RFI is subject to change and is not binding on the Government or the respondent. As such, to the extent that any information submitted in response to this RFI is marked as, or construed to be proprietary or business-sensitive, respondents are hereby notified (a) about the potential that such information may be disclosed to third parties and (b) that submission of information in response to this RFI constitutes consent to such handling and disclosure of submitted information. NO phone calls and/or request for a solicitation will be accepted or acknowledged. Company Brochures are NOT desired.

Delivery Information:

FOB: Destination INSPECTION: Government ACCEPTANCE: Government PERFORMANCE PERIOD: One Year plus Option Years PLACE OF DELIVER: JBSA-Randolph AFB, Texas

Contact Information: Sandra Smith

Contract Specialist Email Address: sandra.smith.24@us.af.mil

Responses must be received by: 5:00 p.m. (Central Standard Time) Friday, 06 November 2020

Please email responses to the address above. The surveys must be emailed back to us in readable format such as PDF. Do not insert any formulas or links to help ensure electronic data can be received through the firewall.

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CONTRACTOR CAPABILITY SURVEY

Please provide the following information for your company. The content provided is exclusively for market research.

Part I. Business Information Primary Contractor Name of Company CAGE Code

Address State/Zip Code

Website URL: Telephone No:

Contact Person: Title of Contact:

Yes No Yes No Registered in System for Award

Management (SAM) Woman Owned Small

Business USA domestic-owned Small Disadvantaged

Business 8(a) Business Certified or HubZone Veteran Owned Small

Business Small Business Service Disabled Veteran

Owned Small Business

Is your company a current Government contract holder? (ie. GSA, VA, etc.)

If yes, please specify & provide Contract Number(s):

Note any specific or designated economically disadvantage(s) or any relevant small business concern. Please include any other information corresponding with this market research:

Part II. Business Information Joint-Venture or Partnering Contractor Name of Company CAGE Code:

Address: State/Zip Code

Website URL: Telephone No:

Contact Person: Title of Contact:

Yes No Yes No Registered in System for Award

Management (SAM) Woman Owned Small

Business HUBZone Program Small Disadvantaged

Business 8(a) Business Certified Veteran Owned Small

Business Small Business Service Disabled Veteran

Owned Small Business

Is your company a current Government contract holder? (ie. GSA, VA, etc.)

If yes, please specify & provide Contract Number(s):

Note any specific or designated economically disadvantage(s) or any relevant small business concern. Please include any other information corresponding with this market research:

CONTRACTOR CAPABILITY SURVEY