SAM #127EAX26Q0005

Telecommunications and Fiber Optic Infrastructure Upgrades for Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests

The USDA Forest Service is seeking small business contractors to upgrade telecommunications infrastructure across ten sites in the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests, Eastern Arizona. - Government Buyer: - USDA Forest Service, CSA Southwest 7 (Southwest Region 7), Office of the Chief Information Officer - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - Kendall Howard (network cabinets, shelves, fan kits) - Hammond (equipment racks, PDUs, shelves, cooling fans) - Tripp Lite (UPS systems) - APC (UPS systems) - Products and Services Requested: - Installation of Cat 6 and Cat 5e cabling for wireless access points at multiple ranger stations - Extension and installation of 8-strand multimode 10-Gig OM3 50/125 fiber optic cables (indoor/outdoor, aerial, plenum rated) - Secure IT hardware cabinets, racks, and wall-mount enclosures (Kendall Howard KH-3132-3-001-12, Hammond HWM2420U26BK) - Power distribution units (Hammond 1589T8F1BKRR), cooling fans, and adjustable shelves - Uninterruptible Power Supplies (Tripp Lite SMART1500RXLTAA, SMART2200RMXL2TAA; APC SMX2000RMLV2U) - Structured cabling systems, patch panels, cable management, grounding, and firestop systems per ANSI/TIA and BICSI standards - Installation of plywood backboards, electrical receptacles, and telecommunications outlets - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Work spans multiple ranger districts and remote federal facilities - Secure housing for network equipment at sites with no prior IT infrastructure - Compliance with federal, NEC, UL, and local codes; DEI certifications required - All products must meet ANSI/TIA, ISO/IEC, and UL standards - 90-day completion period after notice to proceed - Set aside for small business concerns under NAICS 238210 - Key Locations: - Alpine, Black Mesa, Clifton, Lakeside, Springerville, Pinedale, Hannagan Helibase Hall, Blue Camp Cabin, and associated ranger stations and offices

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

Solicitation number 127EAX26Q0005 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for upgrading telecommunications infrastructure at ten sites on the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests in Eastern Arizona. The project is located on the Alpine, Black Mesa, Clifton, Lakeside, & Springerville Ranger District. (6) Sites require Cat 6 cabling for future Wireless Access Points (WAP), (5) sites require fiber optic cable to extend the network to other buildings, (4) sites have a single small building without any prior IT infrastructure that requires secure housing for network equipment and associated IT infrastructure.

This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 238210, Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors. The small business size standard is $19M. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.

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