Local Exchange Services for 345 RCS/RSSL (IL Sites)

: The 38 EIG/PKK has a requirement for nonpersonal services for local telephone exchange services for 345 RCS/RSSL (IL Sites). The proposed contract is for five years. The local exchange service provider certified by the Illinois Commerce Commission shall provide local commercial communications service for 345 RCS/RSSL, recruiter sites located at Carbondale and Marion IL. Local communications service shall include, as a minimum but not limited to, local access for commercial business lines, DSL, voice mail, directory number and number portability, operator and directory assistance, local and Intra-LATA access, and interconnection with Inter-LATA exchange carrier. Competition is open to domestic and foreign sources. All responsible sources may submit a bid, which shall be considered. Sources responding to this synopsis must indicate, in writing, whether they are large, small, disadvantaged and/or a women-owned businesses. For this acquisition, a concern will be considered small under NAICS 517110 with size standard of 1500 employees. "An ESC Ombudsman has been appointed to consider and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. Before consulting the Ombudsman concerned parties should first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendation to the Contracting Officer for resolution. In addition, AFFARS 5352.201-9101, Ombudsman, will be included in this acquisition's solicitation and contract. The ESC Ombudsman is the ESC Director, Commander's Staff, and can be contacted at: ESC/DS Bldg 1606 9 Eglin Street Hanscom AFB, MA 01731 Telephone #: +1 (555) 000-0000 Facsimile #: +1 (555) 000-0000 E-Mail: contact@example.gov" The RFQ for this solicitation may be viewed and downloaded from the Fed Biz Ops website address: www.fbo.gov. This is a synopsis for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format FAR Subpart 12.6. The announcement constitutes the only a synopsis of the requirement. A written solicitation is also being issued and proposals are being requested based on solicitation requirements.