Cox Internet Single-Entrance 1Gbps Connection for AFLCMC/HBC to Offbase Location

Cox Point-to-Point Internet Connection and Static IP Addresses for AFLCMC/HBC

 RFQ Number: FA2217-23-C-B001 P00001

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format established at FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.  This announcement constitutes the only solicitation which shall be reserved exclusively for the approved sole source (Cox Communications - Omaha) pursuant to FAR 13.501(a)(1)(i).  IAW FAR 13.501(a)(2)(ii), the Contracting Officer has certified that all subject Air Force requirements can only be satisfied by one, capable, local utility/telecommunications provider with the existing infrastructure and authorization to perform at Offutt AFB in Bellevue, Nebraska.  A Quote is being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.  The Solicitation Number for the subject requirement is FA2217-23-C-B001 P00001, which is hereby issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ).  The set-aside status for this RFQ is Unrestricted under NAICS Code 517111, Wired Telecommunications Providers, which has a Size Standard of 1,500 employees however final award shall be reserved specifically for the approved sole source identified above.  The Product Service Code (PSC) for this RFQ is DD01, IT and Telecom - Service Delivery Support Services: ITSM, Operations Center, Project/PM (Labor).  The prospective modification will add six (6) firm fixed-price (FFP) contract line item numbers (CLINs) as follows:  CLIN 0003 - Installation, Hookup, Activation, etc. (one-time, initial charge) - FFP - Quantity: 1 - U/I: Each - TBD thru 60 Days;  CLIN 0004 – Single Entrance 1GBps Connection between Offutt Building 500 and Bellevue facility Service Billed Monthly - FFP - Quantity: 2 - U/I: Monthly - Base Period - TBD thru 31 Aug 24; CLIN 1004 for Option Year I;  CLIN 2004 for Option Year II;  CLIN 3004 for Option Year III;  and  CLIN 4004 for Option Year IV.  One-year (365 Day) Option CLINs shall be priced and established IAW FAR 52.217-5 for Option Year I, Option Year II, Option Year III, and Option Year IV.  Therefore, the Contractor’s Quote must contain pricing for all new CLINs listed above (0003 - 4004) including all Option Years (Base Period - Option Year IV.  All invoices shall be submitted electronically in Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) as a combo Receiving Report and Invoice pursuant to DFARS 252.232-7006 and DFARS PGI 204.7108.  Payment of acceptable invoices (disbursement of funds) shall be made via electronic funds transfer (EFT) IAW FAR 52.232-33.  Except for CLIN 0001, invoicing on all other established CLINs shall occur on a monthly basis.  The connection shall be between AFLCMC/HBC, 55 Videmus Omnia View, Building 500, Offutt AFB, Nebraska, 68113-7500 and another local contractor’s Bellevue NE facility.  Onsite hookup, activation, etc. shall transpire within a controlled, classified location so Government escort must be present with any onsite Contractor employees at all times.  A Government POC shall be identified at the time of award who will facilitate logistics, answer questions, assist the Contractor with access/escort, etc.  Receipt and Acceptance will be at Destination.  F.O.B. will be at Destination.  Payment Terms will be Net 30.  The Government shall reserve the unilateral right to exercise or not exercise any established Options as afforded by the FAR.  The Contractor’s timely Quote shall be submitted electronically to the AFLCMC/HBCK Contracting Specialist at sean.p.martin12.civ@mail.mil and to the AFLCMC/HBCK Contract Specialist at sean.p.martin12.civ@mail.mil by 4:30 PM (Central Time Zone) on Wednesday, June 14, 2024 (6/28/24).  No exceptions.