OSP Network Maintenance, Monitoring, and Locating

The Defense Information Technology Contracting Organization (DITCO) plans to engage in sole source negotiations with Jones Utilities, Inc. for outside plant dark fiber leasing services. This contract encompasses maintenance, monitoring, locating, and both routine and emergency support services related to the fiber infrastructure essential to the Joint Service Provider. Jones Utilities, as the fiber owner, possesses exclusive control and access to the fiber and its related equipment, which justifies the sole source procurement under FAR 6.302-1. The solicitation is not open for quotes or proposals, and any inquiries must be submitted strictly via email to the designated Contracting Officer, Katie Day, with specific instructions on how to label the subject of the emails. The contract, titled "OSP Network Maintenance, Monitoring, and Locating," is identified under solicitation number OSP_Maintenance and was posted on August 15, 2018. It falls under the NAICS code 811219 and is managed by the Telecommunications Division of the Department of Defense located at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. The point of contact for contractual matters is Katie Day, with Lori M. Dall also listed as a contact. The primary focus is ensuring continuous operational support for the fiber network through specialized services only Jones Utilities can provide, as they own and directly control the fiber assets required for this mission.