400G Optical Network Upgrade Installation and Commissioning

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the "400G Network Installation and Commissioning" project. The government is procuring services to install, configure, test, and integrate government-furnished 400G optical networking equipment. The goal is to establish a fully operational, secure, and integrated 400Gbps optical network across four specified locations on Langley AFB, integrating with the existing eleven-site network environment.

• Installation, configuration, testing, and integration of 400G optical networking equipment.

• Project management, personnel, labor, equipment, tools, and technical expertise.

• A fully operational, secure, and integrated 400Gbps optical network.

• Documentation delivery.

• Optional on-site training workshop.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance: May 8, 2026, to August 6, 2026.

• NAICS Code: 238210.

• Size Standard: USD 19,000,000.00.

• Proposals are due by April 27, 2026, at 12:00 PM local time.

• Proposals must be submitted in two volumes: Price and Technical.

• The Technical volume should not contain price data.

• Technical proposals will be evaluated on an "Acceptable/Unacceptable" basis.

• Award will be made to the responsible Offeror whose offer is most advantageous, considering price and technical capabilities.

• Questions are due by April 21, 2026, at 1400, with responses provided by April 23, 2026, at 1600.

• This acquisition is set aside 100% for Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB).

• The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-3, and 52.212-4 by reference.

• Payment requests and receiving reports must be submitted electronically via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).

• Contractors must ensure Common Access Cards (CACs) are obtained for personnel requiring logical or physical access.

• The solicitation prohibits the use of Class I Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS).

Statement of Work (SOW)

To upgrade the 633rd Communications Squadron's core optical transport network at Langley Air Force Base, Virginia, by installing and commissioning Cisco NCS2K DWDM nodes and 400G Transponder Modules.

• Installation and commissioning of 400Gbps optical network capability across four specified locations on Langley AFB.

• Integration into the existing eleven-site network environment.

• Tasks include site preparation, system installation, configuration, testing, and documentation delivery.

• Physical installation of Cisco NCS2K optical nodes and 400G Transponder Modules.

• Configuration of equipment, system turn-up, testing, database backups, and integration into the network management system.

• Coordination of network downtime and outages with government points of contact.

• The resulting network must be fully operational, secure, agile, and scalable.

• Work must adhere to industry best practices and manufacturer guidelines.

• Place of Performance: On-site at Langley Air Force Base, Virginia.

• Period of Performance: Not explicitly stated, but an optional training task is mentioned within a 90-day period or 30 days post-completion.

• Contractor personnel require a minimum of a Secret security clearance.

• All activities must comply with applicable Department of Defense, U.S. Air Force, and local security standards.

• Personnel must obtain necessary passes and credentials for base and facility access.

• Normal hours of operation are 0730-1630 EST, Monday-Friday, with flexibility for off-hours work as needed.

• Government-Furnished Equipment (GFE) will be provided, including Cisco NCS2K nodes, transponders, and associated hardware. Contractor is responsible for inventory and management of GFE.

• Deliverables include Low-Level Design (LLD), Implementation Plan, and Final As-Built Documentation.

• Optional requirement for on-site training on 400G Optical Network Operation, Administration, Maintenance, and Provisioning (OAM&P).

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Wage Determination (WD) issued under the Service Contract Act (SCA). It establishes the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations employed on federal service contracts within specific geographic areas (North Carolina Counties of Currituck, Gates; Virginia Counties of Chesapeake, Gloucester, Hampton, Isle of Wight, James City, Mathews, Newport News, Norfolk, Poquoson, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Virginia Beach, Williamsburg, York).

• Occupational Listings: Provides a comprehensive list of job classifications with corresponding hourly wage rates.
• Fringe Benefits: Outlines required fringe benefits, including Health & Welfare rates and paid holidays.
• Executive Orders: References Executive Order 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and Executive Order 13658 (Minimum Wage), detailing applicable rates and requirements.
• Conformance Process: Explains the procedure for classifying and determining wage rates for occupations not explicitly listed in the determination.

This document is critical for bidders on federal service contracts within the specified geographic areas. It dictates the minimum labor costs that must be factored into proposals. Bidders must ensure their proposed wages and benefits meet or exceed these SCA requirements to be compliant. The document also outlines the process for handling unlisted occupations, which is essential for accurate cost estimation and proposal development.