Copper to Fiber Migration
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
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
The 31st Contracting Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, intends to award a sole source acquisition for telecommunications commercial fixed services to support the 31st Fighter Wing, GSUs, and supported organizations. This effort involves the migration from copper-based technology to fiber optic infrastructure by May 2026, as mandated by the Italian Authority. This notice is NOT a request for competitive proposals.
Scope of Work
The contract will establish services for the transformation and adaptation of existing ADSL, analog (POTS), and Basic ISDN (BRI) lines, along with three Primary ISDN (PRI) trunks. Key requirements include:
- Decommissioning ISDN PRI trunks and replacing them with a Trunksip solution.
- Replacing POT/ISDN lines with Premium Business XDSL and ADSL lines with Internet Professional.
- Providing installation, activation, billing, maintenance, and relocation for current and future services.
- Ensuring a seamless transition from copper to fiber optic technology.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Sole Source Acquisition (Base + 3 option years)
- Funding Level: Anticipated between $750,000 and $15,000,000
- Authority: FAR Overhaul 12.102 Restricting Competition; 41 U.S.C. 1901, AFFARS 5313.501-10 U.S.C. 3572 and 3403.
- Response Date to Notice: April 7, 2026, 2:00 PM CET
- Published Date: March 18, 2026
- Place of Performance: Aviano Air Base, Italy
Set-Aside
This is a Sole Source Justification, indicating a non-competitive acquisition not subject to standard set-aside requirements. A determination not to compete is solely at the Government's discretion.
Evaluation
As a sole source action, the anticipated cost will be evaluated for fairness and reasonableness prior to award. Technical representatives will evaluate proposals to ensure understanding of requirements.
Additional Notes
The justification for sole source is based on the current provider's long-term relationship and unique technical knowledge of Aviano AB's infrastructure, which is deemed essential for a timely and disruption-free upgrade. Market research indicated that other sources lacked the specific capabilities and knowledge required. The agency is pursuing ongoing research to prepare for future full and open competitions.