Crash Net System
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 Department of the Air Force, specifically AFSC/PZIOB, is soliciting proposals for a Crash Net System at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma. This opportunity seeks a complete, turnkey Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) emergency notification system, specifically the Forum Communications ConsortAlert system, to replace an existing analog network with a secure, fiber-optic infrastructure. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Offers are due June 18, 2026, by 5 PM Central.
Scope of Work
The project requires the Engineering, Furnishing, Installation, and Testing (EFI&T) of a VoIP Crash Net system. Key objectives include:
- Transitioning the primary analog network to a secure, fiber-optic-based infrastructure.
- Establishing a reliable emergency response activation and alert notification system compliant with Department of Defense (DoD) and Air Force (AF) mandates.
- Integrating system components for centralized management, failover, and call/activation recording.
- Operating exclusively over government-provided fiber-optic lines.
Deliverables include primary and backup ConsortAlert systems, User Interface Consoles, Rack Mount UPS and PDU, Cisco VoIP Phones and handsets, fiber switches, PoE switches, ForumAlert Edge devices, IP Strobes, IP Speakers, and a ConsortAlert Spares Kit, along with associated engineering, project management, and certified installation services.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Purchase Order.
- Basis: Brand-Name, awarded to the lowest price.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (100%).
- NAICS Code: 334111 (Size Standard: 1,250 Employees).
- Place of Performance: Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma.
Key Requirements & Justification
The procurement is restricted to the Forum Communications ConsortAlert system due to its critical life-safety function and the need for seamless interoperability with the existing Cisco-based network architecture and management/security tools at Tinker AFB. The system must ensure 100% reliability for VoIP components and support TAFB communications without fail. All hardware must be tagged, Unified Capabilities (UC) approved, and cryptographic products require FIPS 140-1 or 140-2 certification. Contractors must be authorized resellers of proposed OEMs and provide pass-through warranties and software licenses.
Submission & Evaluation
- Solicitation Number: F3YCFA6097AC02.
- Offers Due: June 18, 2026, 5 PM Central.
- Evaluation Criteria: Lowest Price, Brand Name Product. Quotes not adhering to the List of Materials (LOM), Statement of Work (SOW), or brand name requirements will be deemed ineligible.
- Instructions: FAR 52.212-1 (Instructions to Offerors) and FAR 52.212-4 (Contract Terms and Conditions) are incorporated by reference. Offerors must have updated FAR 52.212-3 (Representations and Certifications) on SAM.gov. Quote validity is 30 days.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Charlene Nguyen (charlene.nguyen@us.af.mil, 405-339-3513) or Ashley Bevins (ashley.bevins@us.af.mil, 405-739-2500).