Goodfellow AFB Base Telecommunications System Operations and Maintenance Services

Description: This sources sought is in support of conducting market research performed by the United States Air Force, 17th Contracting Squadron, Goodfellow AFB, TX and to identify potential businesses with the capability to perform under proposed Firm Fixed Priced contract. The information received herein will be used to determine the best acquisition strategy for this procurement action. In accordance with FAR 19.203(c) and 19.805 it is anticipated that this acquisition will be a Competitive 8(a) Set-aside. This Sources Sought is to notify eligible 8(a) companies that the U.S. Air Force is seeking sources to complete the following: The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, vehicles, supervision and other items and services. Work under this PWS will support the mission of 17th Communications Squadron at Goodfellow Air Force Base, TX by providing highly reliable wired telecommunications and networked voice, video and data services. The Contractor shall perform Operation and Maintenance (O&M) and other services required to ensure the Base Telecommunications System (BTS) is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. The BTS consists of the base telephone system switch, the outside plant (OSP) and inside plant (ISP) systems, network, transmission systems, and all associated equipment described in Appendix 5.2, which may include other systems (e.g. radio, etc...). The Contractor shall operate and maintain all BTS equipment and systems in accordance with (IAW) the Original Equipment Manufacturers' (OEM) technical manuals and specifications, Department of Defense (DoD) and US Air Force (AF) policy and regulations, DISA circulars, applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The estimated period of performance will be a Base Period of 1 year and 4, one year, option periods. How to respond: At this time, please do not include any pricing information as it will not be evaluated. Questions will be accepted via email only, no phone calls please. The formal closing date/time for RFI response submissions is Tuesday, August 30th, 2016 at 12:00 Noon CST. Responses shall include: 1. Company name and cage code. 2. Mailing address and point of contact. 3. Provide a description of your company's ability to provide the services listed above. This is not a notice of announcement for solicitation. This notice is not to be construed as a commitment on the part of the Government to obtain pricing or award a contract, nor does the Government intend to pay for any information submitted as a result of this notice. The information received in response to this announcement will be used to finalize the acquisition strategy for this requirement. In any questions or emails, please reference "Goodfellow Base Telecommunications System Operations and Maintenance Services" in the subject line.