SAM #FA5606SaberNet

Turnkey Wireless Broadband and Wi-Fi Solution for Spangdahlem Air Base Dormitories (Sole Source to TKS)

The U.S. Air Force's 52d Fighter Wing at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, is seeking a turnkey wireless broadband and Wi-Fi solution for unaccompanied housing dormitories. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Air Force, 52d Fighter Wing - Contracting office: 52 CONS DA LGC - OEMs and Vendors: - TKS (sole source provider due to existing coaxial network infrastructure) - Products/Services Requested: - Turnkey wireless internet solution (Saber Net) for dormitories - Installation, maintenance, and support of wireless access points and network equipment - 24/7 technical support, on-site technician availability, and help desk operation - Minimum network requirements: 95% availability, at least 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload speeds, unlimited data, and content filtering - Deliverables: installation plans, monthly reports, as-built drawings - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Must utilize and be compatible with existing coaxial network infrastructure - Compliance with U.S. and German regulations - Sole source justification: TKS is the only vendor able to provide services without costly new infrastructure installation - Service includes both installation and ongoing support - Place of Performance: - Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany (housing dormitories)

Description

Spangdahlem Air Base currently has infrastructure for broadband and wifi capabilities in the housing facilities. The intended awardee, TKS, provided this infrastructure to the facilities. The current network and hardware capabilities in the housing facilities are supported by the Supply Agreement USEUCOM with the Federal Ministry of Post and Telecommunication, Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA), BIMA Licensing Agreement for all U.S. Military Locations in Germany, and AAFES contract for providing quad-play telecommunication services in Germany. TKS has indicated that other vendors would not be able to utilize their existing coaxial network infrastructure. Due to this, another company would have to install their own infrastructure in facilities with limited space and costing the Government an estimated $700K for the 5 buildings. Due to the current capabilities of TKS and large investment needed to allow for competition, TKS is the only reasonable company able to satisfy the requirement.

Please review the draft PWS and respond by the response deadline if an alternative strategy could be utilized to allow for competition.

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