Local Telecommunication Services

DISCLAIMER: This sources sought notice is issued for information and planning purposes only. This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP). It is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract. Responses will not be considered as proposals, nor will any award be made as a result of this sources sought notice. The Air Force will NOT be responsible for any costs incurred by interested parties in responding to this request for information. 

Description:
The 355th Communications Squadron is seeking essential Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) trunking services and features supporting Davis-Monthan AFB, AZ. These services will be for support 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year (24/7/365). Please refer to the attached Draft PWS for specifications.

The contractor will provide all labor, tools, facilities, materials, and services needed to perform and provide local access to the designated circuit demarcation point(s) identified in PWS Appendix 1, Site Specific Requirements. Services will include any equipment, wiring, or infrastructure to ensure the contractor’s proposed solution is compatible with the Government’s current infrastructure with no additional Government expense. Access to the local exchange will also include operator assistance functions. The services will not include residential or business services for non-Government entities or government contractors. The contractor must follow all Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Public Utility Commission (PUC), Department Of Defense (DoD), Air Force, and industry standards for this requirement.

Please review the attached Draft PWS for a further detailed breakdown of services requested as well as all applicable laws, regulations, standards instructions, permits and commercial practices. 

SUBMISSION DETAILS: Request Capability Statements include the following:

1. Company name, address, point of contract (POC) telephone number, e-mail address, NAICS code, CAGE Code, SAM Unique Entity Identifier.

2. Identification of business size and whether currently designated as a Small Business as defined in the Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 19.1, and the appropriate categories (small business, small disadvantaged business, 8(a), service disabled veteran-owned small business, veteran-owned small business, woman-owned small business, HUB zone, minority-owned, etc.)

3. If your company is interested in providing this service, please submit a Capability Statement for the services outlined above. Confirm your interest by responding via email no later than Monday, 03 Nov 2025 at 2:00PM (AZ Time). Send all responses to the POCs listed below:

Primary: TSgt Cody Daraban – cody.daraban@us.af.mil

Alternate: Mr. Jerry Sauder - jerry.sauder.1@us.af.mil

4. Proprietary information and trade secrets, if any, must be clearly marked on all materials. All information received that is marked Proprietary will be handled accordingly. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned. All Government and contractor personnel reviewing sources sought responses will have signed non-disclosure agreements and understand their responsibility for proper use and protection from unauthorized disclosure of proprietary information as described 41 USC 423. The Government shall not be held liable for any damages incurred if proprietary information is not properly identified.