Ciena Fiber Equipment Maintenance and Support Services
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
A later notice was posted. The latest for this opportunity is the Limited / Sole Source Justification from . See the latest notice
- Solicitation number
- 20149782
- Agency
- Customs and Border Protection Department of Homeland Security
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541513 Computer Facilities Management Services
- Place of performance
- March ARB, California, United States
- Points of contact
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- Nykia Warren nykia.warren@cbp.dhs.gov (845) 549-3253
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) intends to issue a Request for Quote (RFQ) for service and maintenance on Ciena fiber optic transport equipment at the Air and Marine Operations Center (AMOC) in Riverside, California. The agency is seeking a contractor with specialized knowledge of the Ciena 6500 & 5170 Fiber Transport Equipment, specifically emphasizing the need for a provider that can ensure network architecture and configuration system compatibility. Only vendors with unique expertise in these specific systems will be considered qualified, as CBP aims to prevent potential interoperability or interface issues. The intended solicitation is not a competitive proposal process, but interested parties can submit a detailed capabilities statement to demonstrate their qualifications. Potential contractors must submit their statement of capabilities to the Contract Specialist, Nykia Warren, via email by January 22, 2025.
The pre-solicitation notice indicates that this is not a set-aside contract and CBP intends to negotiate directly with Carahsoft Software Corporation. The contract period of performance will run from January 26, 2025, through January 25, 2026, with provisions for annual renewal and continuous follow-on support. The procurement falls under the NAICS category of Computer Facilities Management Services (541513) and the PSC category of IT and Telecom Business Application Support Services. While no specific award value is mentioned, the contract appears focused on maintaining the existing technical infrastructure at the AMOC. The government retains sole discretion to determine whether to compete this action based on the responses received, highlighting the specialized nature of the required services.
Notice text
The U.S Customs and Border Protection intends to issue a Request for Quote (RFQ) for contract award on a limited competition basis for service and maintenance on Ciena fiber optic transport equipment. Service and maintenance is required at the Air and Marine Operations Center (AMOC) in Riverside, CA. Only vendors capable of providing the unique and highly specialized knowledge of the Ciena 6500 & 5170 Fiber Transport Equipment are qualified to work on this equipment. CBP network architecture, maintenance platforms, and configuration systems will work properly with this fiber transport equipment. The use of a non-Ciena reseller could result in interoperability, compatibility, or interface issues that would prevent the equipment from being able to meet the requirement of our Operations Center.
The intended contract is for annual renewal and continuous follow-on support of the current vehicle in place. The anticipated period of performance will be from January 26, 2025 through January 25, 2026. While CBP recognizes the Ciena-reseller community, it is imperative at this time that this effort be supported by the contractor that possesses institutional knowledge of the current support being provided to the AMOC. Therefore, the Government intends to solicit and negotiate directly with Carahsoft Software Corporation.
This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. If any interested party believes it can meet the above requirement, it may submit a statement of capabilities. The statement of capabilities must be submitted in writing and must contain material in sufficient detail to allow the Government to determine if the party can support the requirement at the time of future solicitation. A determination not to compete this action based upon responses received is in the sole discretion of the Government.
If any contractors feel they can meet the requirements, please contact the Contract Specialist by email at nykia.warren@cbp.dhs.gov by the response date and time listed with this notice. You must submit a capabilities statement displaying your ability to meet the requirements.
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Ciena Fiber Equipment Maintenance and Support Services | Limited / Sole Source Justification | |
| Ciena Fiber Equipment Maintenance and Support Services | Pre-Solicitation |
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