Brand Name Requirement - TC Communications Jumbo Switches
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Agency
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Air Combat Command
Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334210 Telephone Apparatus Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico 88330, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
Air Combat Command issued an amended Special Notice on September 24, 2026, for procurement of TC Communications brand-name Jumbo Switches and associated equipment for the 54th Operations Support Squadron at Holloman Air Force Base, with proposals due September 28, 2026; the acquisition is 100% small business set-aside and restricted to TC Communications authorized resellers qualified to provide training and technical support.
The requirement addresses replacement of degraded fiber optic transport equipment and obsolete channel banks that have exceeded operational life at Holloman AFB Air Traffic Control Tower, the Ground-to-Air Radio Site, Communications Building 221, and White Sands Missile Range Radar Approach Control Facility. The J&A justifies sole-source procurement under 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) because TC Communications equipment is the only authorized, certified solution meeting mandatory Air Force Engineering Technical Service and Air Force Flight Standards Agency architectures; repeated failures of the aging system have halted flight operations, creating safety hazards and unacceptable mission risk.
Vendors must submit a capability statement and quote to Alexander Espanol (alexander.espanol@us.af.mil, 575-572-0671). The statement must include legal name, address, CAGE code, UEI, business-size status, demonstrated ability to provide specified equipment and warranty and technical support, documentation of authorized reseller status and training qualification, and comparable prior experience within the last five years (reviewed case-by-case). Hardware includes TC3800 series JumboSwitch 10G/1G equipment, TC8000 series fiber optic transport modules, TCView monitoring hardware and software, three-day training for up to five personnel, and support packages. Delivery is 60 days after receipt of order; training must complete within 12 months of award. Contract type is Firm Fixed Price FOB Contractor Destination to Holloman AFB, with inspection at both contractor facility and destination.
Notice text
THIS IS AN AMENDMENT TO THE PRESOLICITATION FA480126Q0047!
Changes:
- Clarification in the RFQ contract that the vendor does NOT need to provide price listing for TDY costs because the customer intends to complete the install themselves. Removed the line item associated with TDY costs.
- Clarification in the SOW that the vendor is only providing PRODUCTS and the TRAINING for those products. Installation is NOT within the scope of the requirement.
The government intends to execute the procurement of TC Communications brand name Jumbo Switches, including associated equipment, accessories, and training, as identified in the Statement of Work (SOW).
The requirement is for TC Communications brand-name equipment to meet existing operational, compatibility, interoperability, sustainment, and training requirements. Please see the attached Justifications and Approvals (J&A) and SOW for more information.
The anticipated contract type is Firm Fixed Price. The anticipated delivery date of this product is 60 Days ARO with an anticipated 12 Month period to complete training and support as stated in the SOW.
Interested vendors shall submit a capability statement to the listed POC's along with their quote.
At a minimum, the capability statement shall include:
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Vendor legal name, address, CAGE code, Unique Entity ID (UEI), and business-size status;
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A description of the vendor’s demonstrated ability to provide TC Communications Jumbo Switches and any required associated equipment, accessories, warranty support, and technical support;
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Documentation establishing that the vendor is an authorized reseller of TC Communications brand equipment;
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Documentation establishing that the vendor is authorized and qualified to provide TC Communications equipment training;
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Relevant prior experience providing comparable TC Communications equipment and training within the last 5 years (this however is flexible and will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis);
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Identification of any proposed subcontractors or teaming partners, if applicable; and
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Any additional information the vendor considers relevant to demonstrating its capability to meet the requirement.
Capability statements shall be limited to 4 pages and submitted electronically in PDF format.
Prospective offerors are responsible for monitoring SAM.gov for the issuance of the solicitation and any subsequent amendments. No paper copies of the solicitation will be provided. Additonally, paper copies of quotes/proposals will NOT be accepted.
To be eligible for award, an offeror must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at the time of award.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| SOW - TC Comm AMENDED.pdf | ||
| Solicitation - FA480126Q0047 - AMENDED.pdf | ||
| JA - Sonoplex System - SignedRedacted (2).pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| This notice | Special Notice | |
| Brand Name Requirement - TC Communications Jumbo Switches | Pre-Solicitation |
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