Information Technology Network Outfitting (ITNO)

Added: Oct 14, 2017 11:01 am Requirement: The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) has a requirement for Information Technology Network Outfitting (ITNO) hardware and installation of the hardware in newly built or renovated schools in the following areas:

• DoDEA Schools in Americas
• DoDEA Schools in the Pacific
• DoDEA Schools in Europe
• DoDEA Virtual Schools

This is a competitive acquisition using brand name or equal specifications for issuing a multiple-award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. Multiple awards will result from this acquisition, as subsequent orders each location will be evaluated separately.

Summary Scope of Work: Each year DoDEA will need to upgrade or install new Information Technology (IT) infrastructure to allow for effective operations. Over the next 5 years, DoDEA plans to add at minimum 20 schools planned to upgrade or open new. This requirement will purchase the supplies and services necessary to outfit the school's IT infrastructure. Due to the rapid upgrade to this type of equipment, the contract will allow for product substitutions for like products through contract modification. The Contractor shall provide all services and equipment required to outfit the schools listed above with an information technology network infrastructure. The network outfitting will include, providing data networking equipment, Voice over Internet Protocol equipment, wireless access points, patch cables, cable management equipment, power distribution units, and hardware warranty, inside delivery and installation services.

Solicitation Number HE1254-18-R-3000 will be posted to the FBO website on or about October 27, 2017. The solicitation is a Request for Proposal. The successful offeror will be selected through a hybrid Past Performance - Price Tradeoff source selection method. Evaluation details will be contained in the solicitation.

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