D -- Telecommunication Services

The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) anticipates award of a five (5)year Firm Fixed Price Commercial type contract. The equirement is for Telecommunication Services at the United States Penitentiary Coleman (USP-2), Florida. Telecommunication service for the local dialing area (ISDN-PRI Service or voice T-1) shall be available for testing on a date provided in the solicitation. The telecommunications requirements shall be provided in a manner consistent with the services noted in the Statement of Requirements. To support the voice, data and video services the contractor shall provide all equipment, materials, and labor to: Install a provision one (1)ISDN-PRI 23B plus 1D (or voice T-1) for local telephone access. Install able infrastructure to support the following services. (Services are to be installed by the current FTS providers. This is a general guideline. One (1) Long distance ISDN-PRI or voice T-1 (FTS service SPRINT is the current carrier). Two (2) Data T-1s for JCN (computer service) access. Six (6) voice T-1s for Inmate Telephone System (ITS). Two (2) Data T-1s for UNICOR (if required by local mission). The minimum acceptance cable installation will include a 100 pair copper communication cable and 24 strand optic cable, installed to the USP-2 Coleman. In the event local ISDN-PRI Service is not available in the local dialing area, the contractor shall submit options for providing the service. This is not a request of quotation. The solicitation should be released on or about June 30, 2004. If interested in receiving a solicitation you must do so solely through General Services Administration's Federal Business Opportunities web site http://www.febbizopps.gov. The solicitation number is 100-0008-04. The point of contact for inquiries and clarifications is Tracey Boyd-Vega, Contracting Officer, Federal Bureau of Prisons, Property and Construction Branch, 320 First Street, NW, Room 5006, Washington, D.C. 20534. Send EXPRESS MAIL to 500 First Street, NW, remainder of address as above. The point of contact can be reached at +1 (555) 000-0000 and receive a FAX at +1 (555) 000-0000. No collect calls will be accepted. No telephone calls for solicitations will be accepted.