Local Telecommunication Services
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- LocalTelecommunicationServices
- Agency
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Air Force Space Command
Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 517111 Wired Telecommunications Carriers
- Place of performance
- Colorado Springs, Colorado 80914, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force Space Command is conducting market research for local telecommunication services across Space Base Delta 1, which includes Peterson Space Force Base, Cheyenne Mountain Space Force Station, and Shriever Space Force Base. The procurement seeks a contractor to provide comprehensive local exchange access services, including transmission facilities, equipment, maintenance, and design layout for telecommunications infrastructure. Key contract requirements include commercial subscriber lines, exchange access trunks, SIP trunking, Enhanced 911 services, off-premise extensions, point-to-point IP circuits, and long-distance calling capabilities. Potential vendors must respond by March 25th at 10:00 AM Mountain Time, submitting company details, business type, NAICS code suitability, and capability to meet performance requirements. The market research will evaluate contractors' ability to provide services consistent with Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Public Utility Commission (PUC), Department of Defense (DOD), and Air Force standards.
The current contract is held by Lumen Technologies LLC, which has historically been a sole source provider across multiple base contracts. The opportunity is classified under NAICS code 517111 for Wired Telecommunications Carriers, with no specific small business set-aside designated. The consolidated contract will encompass comprehensive telecommunications services for approximately 55,016 Direct-In-Dial directory numbers across the three space force bases, including approximately 3,030,000 monthly voice long-distance calling minutes and 600,000 international calling minutes. The solicitation is anticipated in Q4 of Fiscal Year 2025, with a contract cutover period ranging from 30 to 180 days depending on the specific base location. Contractors must demonstrate the ability to provide services using existing infrastructure or be prepared to install new telecommunications systems to meet the government's specific technical requirements.
Notice text
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Update #2 · Latest ·
LTS Industry Days
- Do you have current infrastructure on Peterson SFB, Schriever SFB, or Cheyenne Mountain SFS, or can you work the with current infrastructure which is Lumen owned in order to meet the Performance Work Statement requirements? This requirement is not for new infrastructure being laid.
- Would you be able to meet an Oct 2025 – Jan 2026 timeline to start?
- We intend to utilize the provision 52.215-22 Limitations on Pass-Through Charges-Identification of Subcontract Effort and the clause 52.215-23 Limitations on Pass-Through Charges. Please let us know if you are able to meet the thresholds outlined in the above provision and clause.
- Provide the following in your response:
- Name, address, CAGE code, and POC for your company.
- Specify your business type, does your company fall under any small business concerns under NAICS 517111? List all that apply. (small disadvantage business, 8(a) certified small disadvantaged business, HUBZone small business, women-owned small business, veteran-owned small business, service-disabled veteran-owned small business)
- Do you agree with the NAICS Code classification of 517111, Wired Telecommunications Carriers? Or would you suggest another more suitable to the requirement?
- Do you find any of the PWS requirement impossible to perform or requiring further clarification?
- Any issues with consolidating all three (3) locations into one contract with multiple CLINS for each location; Peterson SFB, Schriever SFB, and Cheyenne Mountain SFS.
- These questions are not all inclusive and there may be follow-up questions during the meeting.
- The timeframe for our meeting is 6-7 May from 0930 MT – 1400 MT. Please let us know what times do not work for you and we will do our best to accommodate. A TEAMS link will be sent to you with the meeting invite.
Please see attachments for updated Draft PWS and Draft Appendices
1. List of Attachments
Attach 1_PWS dated 23 Apr 2025_Draft
FA2517-26-P-XXXX Appendix 1 (10 Feb 2025)Draft
FA2517-26-P-XXXX Appendix 2 (10 Feb 2025)Draft
FA2517-26-P-XXXX Appendix 3 (10 Feb 2025)Draft
Update #1 ·
Sources Sought
Local Telecommunication Services
THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY
This notice DOES NOT constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Quotation (RFQ), Invitation for Bid (IFB) or solicitation nor does it represent any commitment by the government. Since this is a sources sought announcement, no evaluation letters and/or results will be issued to the respondents. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this announcement. No telephone calls will be accepted requesting a bid package or solicitation. A solicitation does not presently exist. All responses shall comply with the criteria established in this document to be considered for review.
Purpose:
21 CONS is conducting market research to determine interest and capability of potential sources. This notice does not constitute a commitment by the Government. All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary, and the Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the Government.
Description of Requirement:
The Contractor shall provide all transmission facilities, equipment, materials, maintenance, test equipment, and design layout needed to perform and provide local access and transport services and functions at the designated demarcation point. These services shall include any equipment, wiring or infrastructure to ensure the Contractor’s proposed solution is compatible with the Government’s current infrastructure. The Contractor is responsible for troubleshooting and maintaining the operation of the circuit up to its termination point. Access to the local exchange shall include: operator assistance, directory assistance (DA), and emergency 911/E911 services and functions. These services shall not include residential/business services for non-Government entities or Government Contractors. Long distance services will also be included for each Site off this Local Telephone Services (LTS) contract. The Contractor shall follow all Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Public Utility Commission (PUC), Department of Defense (DOD), Air Force (AF) and industry standards for this requirement.
Current Contract and Incumbent:
FA251724P0049 – Lumen Technologies LLC
FA251725P0004 – Lumen Technologies LLC
FA251725P0008 – Lumen Technologies LLC
*The current contracts are separated by base, however, the follow on requirement will encompass the entirety of Space Base Delta 1 (SBD1) which consists of Peterson Space Force Base (PSFB), Cheyenne Mountain Space Force Station (CMSFS), and Shriever Space Force Base (SSFB).
*The appendices that are referenced in the PWS will not be posted as they are just additional detail related to the final PWS.
Anticipated Solicitation Date:
Q4 of Fiscal Year 2025
Please see the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS) and provide the following in your response:
- Name, address, CAGE code, and POC for your company.
- Specify your business type, does your company fall under any small business concerns under NAICS 517111? List all that apply. (small disadvantage business, 8(a) certified small disadvantaged business, HUBZone small business, women-owned small business, veteran-owned small business, service-disabled veteran-owned small business)
- Do you agree with the NAICS Code classification of 517111, Wired Telecommunications Carriers? Or would you suggest another more suitable to the requirement?
- Would your organization propose on this contract as a prime contractor, prime contractor with subcontractor or another joint venture?
- Historically this has been a sole source to Lumen Technologies, are you able to provide the services in accordance with PWS Section 2.1, Local Telecommunication Services with the current infrastructure, or would you have to lay your own infrastructure in order to do so?
- Do you find any of the PWS requirement impossible to perform or requiring further clarification?
All responses shall be received by Tuesday, March 25th @ 10:00 AM Mountain Time. Send responses via email to Contract Specialist, SSgt Anna Moritz, anna.moritz@spaceforce.mil and Contracting Officer, Nicole Harden, nicole.harden.1@spaceforce.mil.
LIST OF ATTACHMENTS:
- PWS - LTS Draft 05FEB25
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| FA2517-26-P-XXXX Appendix 1 (10 Feb 2025)Draft.docx | DOCX document | |
| Attach 1_PWS dated 23 Apr 2025_Draft.docx | DOCX document | |
| FA2517-26-P-XXXX Appendix 2 (10 Feb 2025)Draft.docx | DOCX document | |
| FA2517-26-P-XXXX Appendix 3 (10 Feb 2025)Draft.docx | DOCX document | |
| PWS - LTS Draft 05FEB25.docx | DOCX document |
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