Request For Information (RFI) Edwards AFB - Optical Transport Network Upgrade
Cancelled Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- F3YCFA4179AC02
- Agency
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Air Force Test Center
Air Force Materiel Command, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541519 Other Computer Related Services
- PSC
- 7E20 IT and Telecom - End User: Help Desk;Tier 1-2,Workspace,Print,Output,Productivity Tools (HW/Perp SW)
- Place of performance
- Edwards, California 93524, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
Paragraph 1:
The Air Force Test Center (AFTC) at Edwards Air Force Base (AFB) is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to determine the acquisition strategy for upgrading the Ciena Optical Transport Network (OTN) at the South Base Building P300 on the base. The AFTC is seeking capability statements from interested vendors to provide engineering, furnishing, installation, and testing services for the OTN expansion. The anticipated contract will be a firm-fixed price contract under NAICS code 541519 with an estimated value of $34 million. The AFTC is requesting vendors to provide information on their capabilities, relevant experience, business size, and contact details. Responses to this RFI will contribute to the market research and acquisition strategy development process. If sufficient capable sources are identified, the AFTC plans to issue a formal Request for Quotation (RFQ) on SAM.gov. Interested vendors are requested to submit their responses by September 11, 2024.
Paragraph 2:
This procurement opportunity is not set-aside for any specific business size or type. The AFTC anticipates awarding a firm-fixed price contract under the Product Service Code (PSC) 7E20. No potential incumbents or current contractors are named in the pre-solicitation notice. The budget for this procurement is estimated to be up to $34 million. The scope of the work includes upgrading the existing Ciena OTN equipment and infrastructure at the South Base Building P300 at Edwards AFB.
Notice text
REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) CIENA EQUIPMENT UPGRADE
This announcement constitutes a Sources Sought Synopsis and Request for Information (RFI) to afford industry an opportunity to provide information regarding their capabilities to provide commercial items. This is not a Request for Quotation (RFQ) or an Invitation for Bid (IFB), nor is it to be construed as a commitment by the U. S. Government to form a binding contract. Parties that respond will not be paid for the information submitted. The Air Force is hereby requesting capability statements and other information from interested sources.
General Information: The Air Force Test Center at Edwards AFB, CA is in the process of determining the acquisition strategy to obtain information from potential eligible and interested contractors for the 412th Civil Engineering Group. The purpose of this requirement is to Engineer, Furnish, Install and Test (EFI&T) Ciena Optical Transport Network (OTN) expansion to South Base Building P300 located at Edwards Air Force Base (EAFB). Please see attached Statement of Work and Salient Characteristics documents.
The AFTC anticipates awarding a contract under the associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is 541519 with a standard size of 34 million dollars and a Product Service Code (PSC) of 7E20. A firm-fixed price contract will be contemplated. System for Award Management (Sam.gov) registration is mandatory for this contract (see SAM website at (https://sam.gov/content/home). Responses will contribute to the Market Research Report as part of the acquisition strategy development process. Sources responding are invited to provide input and recommendations concerning contract type, contract clauses, and other aspects of the acquisition and anything else that may help to develop an efficient and effective acquisition strategy. If sufficient responsible and capable sources are identified, a formal RFQ will be posted on SAM.gov.
Interested parties are requested to furnish a capability statement detailing their capabilities to provide these services, include highlights of experience on similar government or commercial contracts/agreements. In addition, please indicate business size (Large or Small), CAGE code/DUNS, provide a list of any contracts or other agreements similar in nature, the program/project name, contract number or other identifier, administering office/address, and the point of contact with the current telephone number.
The AFTC will not pay for information or comments provided and will not recognize any cost associated with submission of comments. Please provide your response in Microsoft Word or a Microsoft Word compatible format. Submissions should be to the point and no more than 10 double space pages. Responses shall not be proprietary and will be unclassified.
Interested vendors should submit responses no later than 11 Sep 2024, 1700, Pacific Daylight Time (PDT). Small Business sources responding should state their business size status based on the NAICS referenced above. Replies to this RFI should be sent via email to 2d Lt Austen Siegler, Contract Specialist, AFTC/PZIOA at austen.siegler.1@us.af.mil and cc: Jahdiel Salazar, Contracting Officer, AFTC/PZIOA at jahdiel.salazar.1@us.af.mil
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Ciena Equipment Upgrade - Salient Characteristics.xls | XLS spreadsheet | |
| SOW_OTN_ 27 June 2024.pdf | ||
| Ciena Equipment Upgrade - RFI.pdf |
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