SAM #FA480126Q0047

Air Force Procurement of TC Communications JumboSwitch Fiber Transport Equipment, Accessories, and Training

This opportunity is for the U.S. Air Force, specifically the 54th Operations Support Squadron at Holloman Air Force Base, to procure TC Communications brand name JumboSwitch and JumboBank fiber optic transport equipment, accessories, and related services to upgrade and replace legacy Sonoplex communication systems at multiple sites. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Air Force, Air Combat Command (ACC), 49th Contracting Squadron - 54th Operations Support Squadron (54 OSS/OSA), Holloman Air Force Base - OEM Highlight: - TC Communications is the sole OEM specified and required for all hardware and software components - Vendors: - Only authorized TC Communications resellers are eligible; no other OEMs or third-party vendors are permitted - Products/Equipment Requested: - TC Communications JumboSwitch 10G/1G 4U 19in Rack-mount Card Cages (TCRM19BR-0101), quantity: 3 - TC3840 High Temp 2.5G Combo Cards (TC3840R-5-0001-1-05), quantity: 3 - SFP 1.25G Dual Fiber modules (760-051S1-20), quantity: 6 - Miscellaneous Analog Cards (TC3846R-6-0004-0-05), quantity: 16 - 2-wire Analog POTs Cards (TC3848R-3-0004-0-05), quantity: 3 - JumboBank 5U 19in Rack Mount Card Cages (TCRM19EU-0101), quantity: 2 - JumboBank T1 plug-in modules (TC8640U-10-0008-00), quantity: 4 - JumboBank Analog + bi-DCC/DCD over T1/E1 plug-in modules (TC8644U-10-4104-00), quantity: 8 - JumboBank 2-wire telephone over T1/E1 plug-in modules (TC8648U-10-2110-00 and TC8648U-10-1110-00), quantity: 1 each - TC View Hardware & Software package (TCVIEWM1EA0601), quantity: 1 - Communications radio solution hardware, quantity: 1 - Additional unspecified JumboSwitch, high temp, and miscellaneous equipment for multiple sites and spares - Services Requested: - On-site training for up to 5 people on TC Communications equipment (SCT-OS-CLS3A), quantity: 1 - Support Package TC Care Service Hardware Level 0 (SCS-TCCAHW-L0), quantity: 1 (6 months, included) - Support Package TC Care Service Hardware Level 1 (SCS-TCCAHW-L11), quantity: 1 (1 year) - Installation travel costs (TDY) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Brand name restriction to TC Communications due to Air Force Engineering Technical Service (AFETS) and Air Force Flight Standards Agency (AFFSA) standards - All hardware and services must be delivered within 60 days of order; installation and training to be completed within 12 months - Vendors must provide proof of authorized reseller status and demonstrate experience with TC Communications equipment and training - Mandatory on-site training prior to use of TC View software - Enhanced security features required for analog and telephone modules - Support and warranty services included

Description

The government intends to execute the procurement of TC Communications brand name Jumbo Switches, including associated equipment, accessories, and training, as identified in the Statement of Work (SOW).

The requirement is for TC Communications brand-name equipment to meet existing operational, compatibility, interoperability, sustainment, and training requirements. Please see the attached Justifications and Approvals (J&A) and SOW for more information.

The anticipated contract type is Firm Fixed Price. The anticipated delivery date of this product is 60 Days ARO with an anticipated 12 Month period to complete installation, training, and support as stated in the SOW.

Interested vendors shall submit a capability statement to the listed POC's along with their quote.

At a minimum, the capability statement shall include:

Vendor legal name, address, CAGE code, Unique Entity ID (UEI), and business-size status; A description of the vendor’s demonstrated ability to provide TC Communications Jumbo Switches and any required associated equipment, accessories, warranty support, and technical support; Documentation establishing that the vendor is an authorized reseller of TC Communications brand equipment; Documentation establishing that the vendor is authorized and qualified to provide TC Communications equipment training; Relevant prior experience providing comparable TC Communications equipment and training within the last 5 years (this however is flexible and will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis); Identification of any proposed subcontractors or teaming partners, if applicable; and Any additional information the vendor considers relevant to demonstrating its capability to meet the requirement.

Capability statements shall be limited to 4 pages and submitted electronically in PDF format.

Prospective offerors are responsible for monitoring SAM.gov for the issuance of the solicitation and any subsequent amendments. No paper copies of the solicitation will be provided. Additonally,  paper copies of quotes/proposals will NOT be accepted.

To be eligible for award, an offeror must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at the time of award.

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