American Telephone and Telegraph (AT&T) Virtual Private Network (VPN) Service

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Single Source Justification for a Simplified Acquisition, detailing the requirement for American Telephone and Telegraph (AT&T) Virtual Private Network (VPN) Service. The government is procuring ongoing VPN capabilities.

• Provision of all parts, materials, equipment, and shipping for on-going VPN capabilities.

• Specific part numbers and quantities are listed for the Base Year and four Option Years (Option I through Option IV).

• Each year includes NBIPVPN -E-300m service, a site visit, circuit installation, and 1 GB Dedicated Ethernet Access.

• Delivery is not to exceed 30 days After Receipt of Order (ARO).

• The document references a previous acquisition with contract number FA813622P0008.

• The primary NAICS code is 517111.

• This document recommends posting to SAM.GOV for a sole source award to AT&T.

• The justification indicates that the existing VPN network coverage is through AT&T, and all configurations are built around AT&T technology.

• This is identified as a brand name, sole source requirement.

• Efforts to obtain competition included querying GSA Advantage, GSA 2 GIT, NASA SEWP, AbilityOne, and UNICOR, with no GSA schedules applying.

• The Contracting Officer determined that AT&T is the only source reasonably available in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1).

• Steps will be taken to preclude future single source or brand name awards by scanning the market for other potential providers.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document provides detailed instructions and a template for creating an equipment list, which is crucial for defining the CLIN structure and acquisition details for supplies and services. It guides bidders on how to format their responses, including specific requirements for acquisition type, schedule, shipping, line item structure, descriptions, manufacturer, part numbers, and quantity.

• Acquisition Type: Must specify Service, Supply, New Software Only, Software Renewal Only, or a combination.
• Acquisition Schedule: Requires specific dates (From/To) for services, delivery due dates for supplies, and license coverage periods for software. All dates must be from contract award forward.
• Shipping Information: Requires physical address or inbox location, POC Name, and Phone # if applicable.
• Line Item Structure: Must adhere to DFARS 204.7103-1, ensuring separately identifiable units for supplies (NSNs, Part Numbers) and services (scope of work). Each line item must correlate to the Purchase Request (PR) CLIN structure.
• Description: Requires a clear description of the supply or service, including incidental services and license coverage periods. Separate CLINs are needed for incidental services and option years.
• Manufacturer & Part Number: Requires identification of manufacturer and part number, with a note to verify that part numbers are not End-of-Life (EOL) or obsolete.
• Software Renewal Information: Requires current/prior software account information from the manufacturer for renewals.
• Quantity & Unit of Measure: Requires identification of quantities and appropriate units of measure (e.g., 'Each' for supplies, 'Months' or 'Lots' for services).

This document is essential for bidders to understand how to structure their pricing and technical proposals. It dictates the format for listing services and supplies, including specific details required for each line item, such as delivery timelines, license coverage, and manufacturer information. Adhering to these instructions is critical for a compliant and competitive bid. The "Equipment List" sheet provides a concrete example of the required format, detailing a service for dedicated Ethernet access with multiple option years.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) in accordance with FAR Part 13. The Air Force Sustainment Center (AF SC/PZIMB) at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, intends to award a 100% Sole Source, Firm-Fixed-Price contract for AT&T VPN Service.

The contract will procure site visits, circuit installation, and NBIPVPN - E-300m Port 1 GB Dedicated Ethernet Access. This service is required for a Base Year and four Option Years.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price

• Period of Performance: Base Year (12 Months) plus four Option Years (12 Months each).

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but pricing is requested for each CLIN.

• Quotations are due by 25 Mar 2026, 3:00 PM, Central Standard Time (EST).

• Vendors must "wet" sign/date and fill in vendor information, pricing, and answer questions for clause 52.204-24.

• Proof of technical evaluation criteria needed to fulfill the requirement must be submitted.

• Award will be made to the vendor who is technically acceptable with the lowest evaluated price.

• Evaluation will be conducted under FAR Part 12 (Commercial Items) and FAR Part 13 (Simplified Acquisition Procedures).

• This is a 100% Sole Source acquisition.

• Responsible vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

• The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation.

• Emailed quotations are preferred.

• Contact Bryce Cornish, Contracting Officer, at Bryce.cornish@us.af.mil for information.