SolicitationQA_R2_2025.03.20.docx
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- Solicitation number
- W50S8025QA012
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Department of the Army National Guard
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This document is a Questions and Answers (Q&A) file for Solicitation Number W50S8025QA012, seeking Local Telecommunication Service (LTS) and Long Distance Services (LDS) for the Massachusetts Air National Guard 102nd Intelligence Wing. The solicitation requires a contractor to provide telecommunications infrastructure, including 2 SIP trunks converting to 4 PRIs, supporting 3,800 DIDs with an anticipated monthly usage of 370 local minutes, 7,600 long-distance minutes, and variable international minutes. The service will be delivered at 104 James A. Giammalvo Rd, Buzzards Bay, MA, with a performance start date of April 1st, 2025, and a 30-day cutover window after contract award.
Key technical specifications include using an Adtran 908 device, connecting through flex routers to a voice firewall/switch, and requiring coordination with the government's Avaya Call Manager for call handoff. The solicitation is a full and open competition under Simplified Acquisition Procedures, targeting small businesses in the Wired Telecommunications Carrier NAICS code (517111). Pricing will include flat-rate CONUS traffic and potentially billable international calls, with the government seeking a Firm Fixed Price purchase order. Potential vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for award.
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W50S8025QA012 Q & A
Q1. In the PWS, 5.1 you list the switch is install at Grate Falls Montana. Can you please provide the correct address?
A1. 104 James A. Giammalvo Rd, Buzzards Bay, MA 02542
Q2. In the PWS, 4.3.1 you have the acceptable time frame to complete the cutover is 30-days, but 1.3 period of performance listed the start date at 1-April-2025. Can the start date be adjusted to be 30-days after award?
A2. Yes.
Q3. In the PWS, 1.1 you state that the current service is SIP with and emulated TDM handoff. Is this a T1 or PRI circuit? How many T1 or PRI circuits are required? If this is for SIP trunks, how many call paths are you requesting?
A3. We have 2 SIP trunks that run through flex routers and into Adtrans that convert to 4 PRIs
Q4. In the Solicitation CLIN 0001 you have listed an Adtran 908. Is this the device that you are currently using to take the SIP dial tone and emulating the T1/PRI circuits with?
A4. Yes
Q5. The Adtran 908 can deliver 8-analog POTs lines, are you using any analog POTs lines, if so how many?
A5. We are using POTS but our Phone switch provides the Analog tone/connection.
Q6. What is the address of the demarcation location?
A6. 104 James A. Giammalvo Rd Buzzards Bay MA 02542
Q7. Would a solution whereby your calls are handed-off to our switch via an IP routing from your Avaya Call Manager be an acceptable solution? In this way there would be minimal changes to your existing arrangement. Simply put, your calls would route to our platform for outbound termination? Or, is a REAL Mobile provided CPE router connecting your Avaya CM on one end and our SIP Trunk on the other, the desired solution?
A7. No Q8. We would not be providing PRI lines. We would provide SIP for the call solution if second option above the the correct solution. Is this correct?
A8: We need SIP that converts to 4 PRIs that go into our voice firewall/switch Q9: Are you asking for a flat rate for International Calls, just CONUS traffic?
A9: International can be billed, CONUS flat rate Q10: Confirm REAL Mobile how many ACTIVE phones are involved so we may price the e911 service.
A11: Do not have E911 with our current setup. Awaiting new phone switch upgrade. FY26 Q12: The install will require your Avaya Call Manager to handoff the call to our router at the demarc. Will you be providing your Avaya tech to assist?
A12: YES
Q13. What is the total number of local minutes used on average over a four-month period?
A13. 370 Minutes
Q14. What is the total number of long-distance minutes used on average over a four-month period?
A14. 7600 minutes
Q15. What is the total number of international minutes used on average over a four-month period?
A15. No breakdowns to pullup
Q16. What is the required number of SIP trunk ports/channels needed?
A16. Current setup is 2 SIP trunks going into Flex routers, then connected to Adtrans that convert to PRI’s up to our Firewall.
Q17. Please confirm the total number of DIDs is 3,800.
A17. YES
Q18. What is the estimated number of DIDs that will require 911 provisioning on average?
A18. All 3800
Q19. The PWS has a Montana address, and the solicitation has a Massachusetts address. Can we confirm the service address? The address on the Solicitation document is “58 REILLY ST RM 228 BOX 8 OTIS ANGB, MA 02542-1319”. The address on the PWS is “Building 25, MTANG, 2800 Airport Ave B, Great Falls, MT 59404”
A19. Service address: 104 James A. Giammalvo Rd Buzzards Bay MA 02542 Billing address 158 Reilly St Box 6 Otis ANGB MA 02542
Q20. How many LD minutes are expected, and should the LD bundle pricing be added to the total unit pricing?
A20. Average is 7600 minutes a month, if it brings the cost down.
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