SAM #FY27_Local_and_Long_Distance_Telecommunications_Service

Air Force Seeks Local and Long-Distance Telecommunications Services for JBER, Alaska

The U.S. Air Force at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER), Alaska, is seeking sources for comprehensive local and long-distance telecommunications services to support mission-critical operations. - Government Buyer: - Department of Defense, Department of the Air Force, Pacific Air Forces, 673d Contracting Squadron (CONS/PKC), FA5000 673 CONS LGC - 673d Medical Group, Communications Focal Point (CFP) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the opportunity - Products and Services Requested: - Local and long-distance telecommunications services, including: - 40,100 Direct-Inward-Dialing (DID) directory numbers across multiple NPA-NXX ranges - 192 concurrent call capacity per service address location (using PCMU-8000/G.711 audio codec at 80kbps) - Four local exchange access digital trunks - Nine transport channels (voice grade 2-wire and 4-wire analog circuits) - Transmission equipment and cables for local exchange access and transport service circuits - Installation, maintenance, and cutover services (including a cutover plan within 30 days of award) - Outage response and restoration services with defined priority levels and response times - 24/7/365 (and 366 days during leap years) continuous support with 99.999% reliability - Support for site-specific equipment connectivity and features - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Contractor must provide all transmission equipment and ensure compatibility with government infrastructure - Defined installation and cutover timeline (plan due within 5 working days after award, execution within 30 days) - Outage response must meet strict notification and restoration timelines coordinated with the Communications Focal Point - Services must support high call volumes (average 90,000 calls/month) and multiple government locations on JBER - NAICS code 517111 (Wired Telecommunications Carriers); Product Service Code DG11 - Key Locations: - Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER), including 10488 Necrason Ave, 652 Richardson Dr., and 11535 Slammer Ave ATCT Tower - Contracting office at 10480 Sijan Ave, JBER, AK 99506-2501

Description

*THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE FOR MARKET REASEARCH ONLY; THIS IS NOT A FORMAL SOLICITATION OR REQUEST FOR QUOTE (RFQ)*

SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT

Local & Long-Distance Telecommunications Service (LLTS) – Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson (JBER), Alaska:

Original Set Aside: None Place of Performance: JBER, Alaska NAICS Code: 517111 – Wired Telecommunications Carriers.  Product Service Code: DG11 - It And Telecom - Network: Satellite Communications and Telecom Access Services -- Telecom access and other usage billing services. Includes satellite communications access, internet, cellular services, landline, and telephone services. Transport services for data and voice network circuits and associated access facilities and services; includes dedicated and virtual data networks.

DISCLAIMER: This Sources Sought notice is issued for information and planning purposes only. This is NOT a Request for Quote (RFQ). It is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or award a contract. Responses will not be considered as quotes nor will any award be made because of this Sources Sought notice. The Air Force will NOT be responsible for any costs incurred by interested parties in responding to this request for information.

INTRODUCTION: 673d CONS/PKC is conducting market research to identify qualified sources and evaluate Small Business capabilities for the services detailed in the attached Draft Performance Work Statement (PWS). Responses will be used internally by the Air Force to define requirements for a potential solicitation and will not be disclosed outside the Federal Government. 

673d CONS/PKC has a requirement to provide essential local area and long-distance Telecommunication Services (TS) supporting JBER, AK. Site specific equipment connectivity requirements and required features are identified in Appendix 1 of the PWS. Support shall be provided to the installation 24 hours a day/7 days a week/365 days a year, and 366 days during leap years (24/7/365-366).  

Please refer to the attached PWS for additional details.

SUBMISSION DETAILS: All capability statements must be received No Later Than 2:00PM Alaska Daylight Time. 17 June 2026.

Interested parties are invited to submit a capabilities statement that demonstrates their ability to meet the requirements outlined in the PWS. Capability statements are limited to no more than 10 single sided 8.5 x 11 in pages and no smaller than 11-point font. Responses should include the following:

1. Name of the firm, point of contact, phone number, email address, UEI number, CAGE code, a statement regarding small business status (including small business type(s)/certifications(s) such as SDB, 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, etc.) and the corresponding NAICS code.

2. Identify whether your firm is interested in competing for this requirement as a prime contractor or not.  Identify subcontracting, joint ventures or teaming arrangement that will be pursued, if any.

3. Information in sufficient detail regarding previous experience (indicate whether as a prime contractor or subcontractor) on similar requirements (include size, scope, complexity, timeframe, government or commercial), pertinent certifications, etc., that will facilitate making a capability determination.

4. Information to help determine if the service is commercially available, including pricing information, basis for the pricing information (e.g., market pricing, catalog pricing), delivery schedules, customary terms and conditions, warranties, etc.).

5. Identify how the Air Force can best structure these contract requirements to facilitate competition by and among small business concerns.

6. Recommendations to improve the Government’s approach, specifications, or PWS.

Direct written inquiries to Clay Schott via email at clay.schott@us.af.mil; oral communications will not be accepted.

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