Base Telecommunication Services (BTS) - Minot AFB, ND
Closed Solicitation Posted
This opportunity was awarded. See its 2 award notices in the notice history.
- Solicitation number
- FA4528-24-Q-KM03
- Agency
- Global Strike Command Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 238210 Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors
- Place of performance
- North Dakota 58705, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
This solicitation seeks quotations to provide base telecommunication services at Minot Air Force Base in North Dakota. The Department of the Air Force Global Strike Command requires a contractor to operate and maintain wired telecommunications and networked voice, video, and data services including a Cisco Unified Communications Manager, session border controllers, outside and inside plant systems, and VoIP components on a 24/7 basis. Quotes will be evaluated based on price and technical and past performance factors, with award made to the offeror providing the best overall value. Quotes are due by December 4, 2023 and must remain valid through March 1, 2024.
The requirement is set aside exclusively for small businesses classified under NAICS code 238210, Telecommunications Resellers, with a size standard of $19 million average annual revenue. The place of performance is Minot Air Force Base and surrounding facilities in North Dakota. The solicitation anticipates a one-year base period of performance beginning in early 2024 with four one-year option periods. PSC D304, Telecommunication and Cable TV Equipment Maintenance, applies. The incumbent contractor was not identified.
Notice text
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Update #8 · Latest ·
**AMENDMENT 7 - 30 Nov 2023. Amended deadline for submissions extended to Monday 4 December 2023 1200(noon) CT. Attachment 1 - instructions to Quoters, Combo both updated with new dealind date.**
**AMENDMENT 6 - 20 Nov 2023. Amended Attachment 8 CLIN0002 Pricing (PID List), formula inclusion of X449**
**AMENDMENT 5 - 17 Nov 2023. Amended Attachment 8 CLIN0002 Pricing (PID List)**
**AMENDMENT 4 - 16 Nov 2023. Clarification of answers to questions 25, 26, 27 **
**AMENDMENT 3 - 14 Nov 2023. Posted all questions and answers. Amended Attachment 3, 7, 10 (2 attachments form/instructions), and the Combo**
**AMENDMENT 2 - Posted current questions and answers as of 27 October 2023. Corrected deadline date from Thrusday 20 Nov to Monday 20 Nov.**
**AMENDMENT 1 - Posted current questions and answers as of 25 October 2023. An additional amendment will be posted with responses on Government pending response questions, as well as any additional questions**
Base Telecommunications Systems (BTS) Operation and Maintenance (O&M) support and services.
The Contractor must provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, vehicles, supervision, and other items and services, unless specified in this contract as Government Furnished Property (GFP). Work under this Performance Work Statement (PWS) will support the mission of 5th Communications Squadron at Minot Air Force Base and outlying facilities, by providing highly reliable wired telecommunications and networked voice, video and data services. The Contractor must perform Operation and Maintenance and other services required to ensure the Base Telecommunications System is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.
The Base Telecommunication Services consists of the base’s Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM) local session controller, session border controllers, the outside plant (OSP) and inside plant (ISP) systems, network, transmission systems, and other equipment as described in this PWS. Contractor must operate, manage, and maintain Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) associated components to include VoIP server software and certifications, VoIP patch panels, and VoIP phones as deployed. The Contractor must operate and maintain all Base Telecommunication Services equipment and systems in accordance with the Original Equipment Manufacturers’ (OEM) technical manuals and specifications, Department of Defense (DoD) and US Air Force (USAF) policy and regulations, applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The Contractor must have the ability to invoice and bill non-base customers and organizations, i.e., other contractors, TDY organizations, etc., for work orders.
The Contractor is responsible for providing information to assist in completing background checks and fingerprinting for common access cards for those employees and sub-contractors requiring access to Minot AFB. The Contractor must obtain a security clearance at the Secret level within 6 months after contract award at their own expense utilizing DD 254.
//Site Visit 30 October 2023--please see attachment 1 and 9 for additional details//
//Questions due by 6 November 2023--please see attachment 1 for additional details//
Update #7 ·
**AMENDMENT 6 - 20 Nov 2023. Amended Attachment 8 CLIN0002 Pricing (PID List), formula inclusion of X449**
**AMENDMENT 5 - 17 Nov 2023. Amended Attachment 8 CLIN0002 Pricing (PID List)**
**AMENDMENT 4 - 16 Nov 2023. Clarification of answers to questions 25, 26, 27 **
**AMENDMENT 3 - 14 Nov 2023. Posted all questions and answers. Amended Attachment 3, 7, 10 (2 attachments form/instructions), and the Combo**
**AMENDMENT 2 - Posted current questions and answers as of 27 October 2023. Corrected deadline date from Thrusday 20 Nov to Monday 20 Nov.**
**AMENDMENT 1 - Posted current questions and answers as of 25 October 2023. An additional amendment will be posted with responses on Government pending response questions, as well as any additional questions**
Base Telecommunications Systems (BTS) Operation and Maintenance (O&M) support and services.
The Contractor must provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, vehicles, supervision, and other items and services, unless specified in this contract as Government Furnished Property (GFP). Work under this Performance Work Statement (PWS) will support the mission of 5th Communications Squadron at Minot Air Force Base and outlying facilities, by providing highly reliable wired telecommunications and networked voice, video and data services. The Contractor must perform Operation and Maintenance and other services required to ensure the Base Telecommunications System is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.
The Base Telecommunication Services consists of the base’s Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM) local session controller, session border controllers, the outside plant (OSP) and inside plant (ISP) systems, network, transmission systems, and other equipment as described in this PWS. Contractor must operate, manage, and maintain Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) associated components to include VoIP server software and certifications, VoIP patch panels, and VoIP phones as deployed. The Contractor must operate and maintain all Base Telecommunication Services equipment and systems in accordance with the Original Equipment Manufacturers’ (OEM) technical manuals and specifications, Department of Defense (DoD) and US Air Force (USAF) policy and regulations, applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The Contractor must have the ability to invoice and bill non-base customers and organizations, i.e., other contractors, TDY organizations, etc., for work orders.
The Contractor is responsible for providing information to assist in completing background checks and fingerprinting for common access cards for those employees and sub-contractors requiring access to Minot AFB. The Contractor must obtain a security clearance at the Secret level within 6 months after contract award at their own expense utilizing DD 254.
//Site Visit 30 October 2023--please see attachment 1 and 9 for additional details//
//Questions due by 6 November 2023--please see attachment 1 for additional details//
Update #6 ·
**AMENDMENT 5 - 17 Nov 2023. Amended Attachment 8 CLIN0002 Pricing (PID List)**
**AMENDMENT 4 - 16 Nov 2023. Clarification of answers to questions 25, 26, 27 **
**AMENDMENT 3 - 14 Nov 2023. Posted all questions and answers. Amended Attachment 3, 7, 10 (2 attachments form/instructions), and the Combo**
**AMENDMENT 2 - Posted current questions and answers as of 27 October 2023. Corrected deadline date from Thrusday 20 Nov to Monday 20 Nov.**
**AMENDMENT 1 - Posted current questions and answers as of 25 October 2023. An additional amendment will be posted with responses on Government pending response questions, as well as any additional questions**
Base Telecommunications Systems (BTS) Operation and Maintenance (O&M) support and services.
The Contractor must provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, vehicles, supervision, and other items and services, unless specified in this contract as Government Furnished Property (GFP). Work under this Performance Work Statement (PWS) will support the mission of 5th Communications Squadron at Minot Air Force Base and outlying facilities, by providing highly reliable wired telecommunications and networked voice, video and data services. The Contractor must perform Operation and Maintenance and other services required to ensure the Base Telecommunications System is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.
The Base Telecommunication Services consists of the base’s Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM) local session controller, session border controllers, the outside plant (OSP) and inside plant (ISP) systems, network, transmission systems, and other equipment as described in this PWS. Contractor must operate, manage, and maintain Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) associated components to include VoIP server software and certifications, VoIP patch panels, and VoIP phones as deployed. The Contractor must operate and maintain all Base Telecommunication Services equipment and systems in accordance with the Original Equipment Manufacturers’ (OEM) technical manuals and specifications, Department of Defense (DoD) and US Air Force (USAF) policy and regulations, applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The Contractor must have the ability to invoice and bill non-base customers and organizations, i.e., other contractors, TDY organizations, etc., for work orders.
The Contractor is responsible for providing information to assist in completing background checks and fingerprinting for common access cards for those employees and sub-contractors requiring access to Minot AFB. The Contractor must obtain a security clearance at the Secret level within 6 months after contract award at their own expense utilizing DD 254.
//Site Visit 30 October 2023--please see attachment 1 and 9 for additional details//
//Questions due by 6 November 2023--please see attachment 1 for additional details//
Update #5 ·
**AMENDMENT 4 - 16 Nov 2023. Clarification of answers to questions 25, 26, 27 **
**AMENDMENT 3 - 14 Nov 2023. Posted all questions and answers. Amended Attachment 3, 7, 10 (2 attachments form/instructions), and the Combo**
**AMENDMENT 2 - Posted current questions and answers as of 27 October 2023. Corrected deadline date from Thrusday 20 Nov to Monday 20 Nov.**
**AMENDMENT 1 - Posted current questions and answers as of 25 October 2023. An additional amendment will be posted with responses on Government pending response questions, as well as any additional questions**
Base Telecommunications Systems (BTS) Operation and Maintenance (O&M) support and services.
The Contractor must provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, vehicles, supervision, and other items and services, unless specified in this contract as Government Furnished Property (GFP). Work under this Performance Work Statement (PWS) will support the mission of 5th Communications Squadron at Minot Air Force Base and outlying facilities, by providing highly reliable wired telecommunications and networked voice, video and data services. The Contractor must perform Operation and Maintenance and other services required to ensure the Base Telecommunications System is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.
The Base Telecommunication Services consists of the base’s Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM) local session controller, session border controllers, the outside plant (OSP) and inside plant (ISP) systems, network, transmission systems, and other equipment as described in this PWS. Contractor must operate, manage, and maintain Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) associated components to include VoIP server software and certifications, VoIP patch panels, and VoIP phones as deployed. The Contractor must operate and maintain all Base Telecommunication Services equipment and systems in accordance with the Original Equipment Manufacturers’ (OEM) technical manuals and specifications, Department of Defense (DoD) and US Air Force (USAF) policy and regulations, applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The Contractor must have the ability to invoice and bill non-base customers and organizations, i.e., other contractors, TDY organizations, etc., for work orders.
The Contractor is responsible for providing information to assist in completing background checks and fingerprinting for common access cards for those employees and sub-contractors requiring access to Minot AFB. The Contractor must obtain a security clearance at the Secret level within 6 months after contract award at their own expense utilizing DD 254.
//Site Visit 30 October 2023--please see attachment 1 and 9 for additional details//
//Questions due by 6 November 2023--please see attachment 1 for additional details//
Update #4 ·
**AMENDMENT 3 - 14 Nov 2023. Posted all questions and answers. Amended Attachment 3, 7, 10 (2 attachments form/instructions), and the Combo**
**AMENDMENT 2 - Posted current questions and answers as of 27 October 2023. Corrected deadline date from Thrusday 20 Nov to Monday 20 Nov.**
**AMENDMENT 1 - Posted current questions and answers as of 25 October 2023. An additional amendment will be posted with responses on Government pending response questions, as well as any additional questions**
Base Telecommunications Systems (BTS) Operation and Maintenance (O&M) support and services.
The Contractor must provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, vehicles, supervision, and other items and services, unless specified in this contract as Government Furnished Property (GFP). Work under this Performance Work Statement (PWS) will support the mission of 5th Communications Squadron at Minot Air Force Base and outlying facilities, by providing highly reliable wired telecommunications and networked voice, video and data services. The Contractor must perform Operation and Maintenance and other services required to ensure the Base Telecommunications System is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.
The Base Telecommunication Services consists of the base’s Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM) local session controller, session border controllers, the outside plant (OSP) and inside plant (ISP) systems, network, transmission systems, and other equipment as described in this PWS. Contractor must operate, manage, and maintain Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) associated components to include VoIP server software and certifications, VoIP patch panels, and VoIP phones as deployed. The Contractor must operate and maintain all Base Telecommunication Services equipment and systems in accordance with the Original Equipment Manufacturers’ (OEM) technical manuals and specifications, Department of Defense (DoD) and US Air Force (USAF) policy and regulations, applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The Contractor must have the ability to invoice and bill non-base customers and organizations, i.e., other contractors, TDY organizations, etc., for work orders.
The Contractor is responsible for providing information to assist in completing background checks and fingerprinting for common access cards for those employees and sub-contractors requiring access to Minot AFB. The Contractor must obtain a security clearance at the Secret level within 6 months after contract award at their own expense utilizing DD 254.
//Site Visit 30 October 2023--please see attachment 1 and 9 for additional details//
//Questions due by 6 November 2023--please see attachment 1 for additional details//
Update #3 ·
**AMENDMENT 1 - Posted current questions and answers as of 25 October 2023. An additional amendment will be posted with responses on Government pending response questions, as well as any additional questions**
Base Telecommunications Systems (BTS) Operation and Maintenance (O&M) support and services.
The Contractor must provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, vehicles, supervision, and other items and services, unless specified in this contract as Government Furnished Property (GFP). Work under this Performance Work Statement (PWS) will support the mission of 5th Communications Squadron at Minot Air Force Base and outlying facilities, by providing highly reliable wired telecommunications and networked voice, video and data services. The Contractor must perform Operation and Maintenance and other services required to ensure the Base Telecommunications System is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.
The Base Telecommunication Services consists of the base’s Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM) local session controller, session border controllers, the outside plant (OSP) and inside plant (ISP) systems, network, transmission systems, and other equipment as described in this PWS. Contractor must operate, manage, and maintain Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) associated components to include VoIP server software and certifications, VoIP patch panels, and VoIP phones as deployed. The Contractor must operate and maintain all Base Telecommunication Services equipment and systems in accordance with the Original Equipment Manufacturers’ (OEM) technical manuals and specifications, Department of Defense (DoD) and US Air Force (USAF) policy and regulations, applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The Contractor must have the ability to invoice and bill non-base customers and organizations, i.e., other contractors, TDY organizations, etc., for work orders.
The Contractor is responsible for providing information to assist in completing background checks and fingerprinting for common access cards for those employees and sub-contractors requiring access to Minot AFB. The Contractor must obtain a security clearance at the Secret level within 6 months after contract award at their own expense utilizing DD 254.
//Site Visit 30 October 2023--please see attachment 1 and 9 for additional details//
//Questions due by 6 November 2023--please see attachment 1 for additional details//
//27 Oct 2023 - Combo ammended for response deadline//
//27 OCt 2023 - Questions and Answers updates//
Update #2 ·
**AMENDMENT 1 - Posted current questions and answers as of 25 October 2023. An additional amendment will be posted with responses on Government pending response questions, as well as any additional questions**
Base Telecommunications Systems (BTS) Operation and Maintenance (O&M) support and services.
The Contractor must provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, vehicles, supervision, and other items and services, unless specified in this contract as Government Furnished Property (GFP). Work under this Performance Work Statement (PWS) will support the mission of 5th Communications Squadron at Minot Air Force Base and outlying facilities, by providing highly reliable wired telecommunications and networked voice, video and data services. The Contractor must perform Operation and Maintenance and other services required to ensure the Base Telecommunications System is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.
The Base Telecommunication Services consists of the base’s Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM) local session controller, session border controllers, the outside plant (OSP) and inside plant (ISP) systems, network, transmission systems, and other equipment as described in this PWS. Contractor must operate, manage, and maintain Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) associated components to include VoIP server software and certifications, VoIP patch panels, and VoIP phones as deployed. The Contractor must operate and maintain all Base Telecommunication Services equipment and systems in accordance with the Original Equipment Manufacturers’ (OEM) technical manuals and specifications, Department of Defense (DoD) and US Air Force (USAF) policy and regulations, applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The Contractor must have the ability to invoice and bill non-base customers and organizations, i.e., other contractors, TDY organizations, etc., for work orders.
The Contractor is responsible for providing information to assist in completing background checks and fingerprinting for common access cards for those employees and sub-contractors requiring access to Minot AFB. The Contractor must obtain a security clearance at the Secret level within 6 months after contract award at their own expense utilizing DD 254.
//Site Visit 30 October 2023--please see attachment 1 and 9 for additional details//
//Questions due by 6 November 2023--please see attachment 1 for additional details//
Update #1 ·
Base Telecommunications Systems (BTS) Operation and Maintenance (O&M) support and services.
The Contractor must provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, vehicles, supervision, and other items and services, unless specified in this contract as Government Furnished Property (GFP). Work under this Performance Work Statement (PWS) will support the mission of 5th Communications Squadron at Minot Air Force Base and outlying facilities, by providing highly reliable wired telecommunications and networked voice, video and data services. The Contractor must perform Operation and Maintenance and other services required to ensure the Base Telecommunications System is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.
The Base Telecommunication Services consists of the base’s Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM) local session controller, session border controllers, the outside plant (OSP) and inside plant (ISP) systems, network, transmission systems, and other equipment as described in this PWS. Contractor must operate, manage, and maintain Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) associated components to include VoIP server software and certifications, VoIP patch panels, and VoIP phones as deployed. The Contractor must operate and maintain all Base Telecommunication Services equipment and systems in accordance with the Original Equipment Manufacturers’ (OEM) technical manuals and specifications, Department of Defense (DoD) and US Air Force (USAF) policy and regulations, applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The Contractor must have the ability to invoice and bill non-base customers and organizations, i.e., other contractors, TDY organizations, etc., for work orders.
The Contractor is responsible for providing information to assist in completing background checks and fingerprinting for common access cards for those employees and sub-contractors requiring access to Minot AFB. The Contractor must obtain a security clearance at the Secret level within 6 months after contract award at their own expense utilizing DD 254.
//Site Visit 30 October 2023--please see attachment 1 and 9 for additional details//
//Questions due by 6 November 2023--please see attachment 1 for additional details//
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| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Base Telecommunications System (BTS) - Minot AFB, ND | Award Notice | |
| Base Telecommunication System (BTS) - Minot AFB, ND | Award Notice | |
| Base Telecommunication Services (BTS) - Minot AFB, ND | Solicitation |
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