Local Telecommunication Services

The Department of the Army Missouri Army National Guard is seeking Local Telecommunication Services to replace existing low-speed time-division multiplexed (LSTDM) circuits with an emulated session initiation protocol (SIP) trunking solution. The solicitation requires a managed SIP circuit that will maintain all current connectivity requirements and features for the Jefferson Barracks Air National Guard Station, with 24/7/365 continuous operation and 99.9% availability. Quotes will be evaluated based on technical capability, price, and past performance, with the goal of selecting the responsible quoter offering the best value to the government. The original solicitation was posted on November 8, 2024, with the response deadline extended to December 10, 2024, at 10:00 AM local time. Potential offerors are advised to contact the Contracting Officer, Joseph Bernier, with any questions and to follow submission instructions on page 28 of the solicitation.

The contract is not set aside for any specific small business designation, though the solicitation documents indicate it could be suitable for a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB). The contract includes a base period with four 12-month option periods, covering local phone services that include 1,500 Direct-Inward-Dialing (DID) numbers and 48 call paths. The place of performance is located in St. Louis, Missouri, specifically at the Jefferson Barracks Air National Guard Station. The project involves replacing two existing TDM voice circuits and is classified under NAICS code 517111 for Wired Telecommunications Carriers. While funds are not currently available, they are expected to be secured prior to contract award. The system will use an Avaya CM7 PBX and can accommodate up to 6 Primary Rate Interfaces (PRIs), with pricing structured as firm-fixed-price.