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Local & Long-Distance Telecommunications Service - Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska
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The U.S. Air Force, through the 673d CONS/PKC at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER), Alaska, is conducting market research to identify qualified sources for continued provision of local and long-distance telecommunications services under NAICS code 517111 and Product Service Code DG11. This notice is strictly for information-gathering purposes and is not a solicitation, request for quote, or binding commitment to award a contract. The scope requires 24/7/365-366 telecommunications support including SIP trunking, VoIP migration, landline, cellular, internet, and satellite communications access with a minimum reliability standard of 99.999% uptime, adherence to FCC, PUC, and ITU standards for quality of service, and compliance with strict performance metrics such as dropped call rates, call setup success rates, and outage notification timelines. All service delivery and demarcation points are located within JBER, with specific installation requirements detailed in Appendix 1 of the draft Performance Work Statement, including prohibited aerial cabling and a mandated cutover plan for non-incumbent contractors. Interested parties must submit a capability statement no later than 2:00 PM Alaska Daylight Time on June 17, 2026, limited to ten single-sided pages using 11-point font or larger, and must include firm details, UEI and CAGE codes, small business status and certifications, prior performance on similar government or commercial projects, commercial availability and pricing data, and recommendations to enhance small business competition. Responses must be submitted exclusively via email to Clay Schott, with no oral communications permitted, and must include service routing diagrams and, if applicable, interconnection agreements. The Government will use responses to shape future solicitation requirements without disclosing submissions outside federal channels or incurring costs on respondents.
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EARECKSON AS, AK, 99506, USASet-Aside
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Submission Closed
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****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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