400G Optical Network Upgrade Installation and Commissioning
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
This is a Sources Sought Notice issued by the Department of the Air Force for the 633rd Communications Squadron (633 CS) at Langley Air Force Base, Virginia. The purpose is to conduct market research for the 400G Optical Network Upgrade Installation and Commissioning. This effort requires professional services to install and commission Government-Furnished Equipment (GFE), specifically Cisco Network Convergence System 2006 Series (NCS2K) Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) nodes and 400G Transponder Modules, into the existing network infrastructure. Responses are due by March 26, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide all project management, personnel, labor, equipment, tools, and technical expertise for the installation, configuration, testing, and integration of 400G optical networking equipment. Key tasks include:
- Installing and commissioning Cisco NCS2K DWDM nodes and 400G Transponder Modules.
- Integrating the new network across four specified locations on Langley AFB into the existing eleven-site network.
- Performing physical installation, configuration, system turn-up, testing, database backups, and integration into the network management system.
- Coordinating all network downtime and outages with government points of contact.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (for informational and planning purposes only).
- NAICS Code: 541512, Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors, with a size standard of $34M.
- Product Service Code: DA01, Support Services For Activities Involved With Application Development And Support.
- Set-Aside: The government is seeking to determine if this requirement should be competed or set aside.
- Response Due: March 26, 2026, 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
- Anticipated RFQ Release: On or about April 9, 2026.
- Anticipated Award: On or about May 7, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
Interested parties must submit a capabilities package (maximum 6 pages) outlining their company's relevant business abilities. Responses must address specific questions found in Attachment 1 (Market Research Questionnaire). Submissions should be sent via email to the contacts listed below. This is not a formal Request for Quote, and no contract will result from this notice.
Special Requirements
- Contractor personnel must possess a minimum of a Secret security clearance.
- All activities must comply with Department of Defense (DoD), U.S. Air Force, and local security standards.
- Contractor must ensure personnel obtain necessary base and facility access credentials.
- Government-Furnished Equipment (GFE) will be provided, and the contractor is responsible for its inventory and management.
- Deliverables include Low-Level Design (LLD), Implementation Plan, and Final As-Built Documentation.
- An optional on-site training workshop for up to twelve (12) government personnel may be required.
Contacts
- Primary: Vanity Wright (vanity.wright@us.af.mil)
- Secondary: Aaron Edgell (aaron.edgell@us.af.mil)
Notes
Interested parties are responsible for monitoring SAM.gov for subsequent postings. Internet and e-mail are the primary means of communication.