TDM Elimination Services

The Department of the Army National Guard is seeking to replace essential Local Telecommunication Services (LTS) and Long-Distance (LD) landline phone services for the Rhode Island Air National Guard (RIANG) through an unrestricted solicitation. The contract involves migrating from existing low-speed time-division multiplexed (TDM) circuits to emulated Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) trunks without losing current communication capabilities. Responses are due by 4:00pm EST on December 30, 2024, to be submitted to shane.c.murray2.civ@army.mil, with award determined by lowest price to a technically acceptable offeror. The solicitation is classified under NAICS code 517111 for Wired Telecommunication Carriers, with a size standard of 1,500 employees. The evaluation will focus on maintaining 24/7/365 service continuity, technical compliance, and meeting specific communication infrastructure requirements.

The contract will be performed at Quonset Air National Guard Base in North Kingstown, RI, and a Geographically Separated Unit in North Smithfield, RI. The period of performance spans from January 31, 2025, to January 30, 2028, consisting of a 12-month base period and four 6-month option periods. The service requires supporting 1,200 Direct-Inward-Dialing (DID) numbers across two number ranges, with two T-1 PRI circuits featuring 24 B-channels each. AT&T appears to be the incumbent and potentially the sole source provider, with the government citing their existing infrastructure understanding and relationship with RIANG. The contract will be funded through Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Air funds, with current funding status noted as not yet available but anticipated at the time of award. The solicitation emphasizes maintaining critical communication services, including SIPR/VIPRS phone functionality and E911 compliance.