Direct SIP Trunking

SOL #: W50S7Z26SS0002Sources Sought

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE
Dept Of The Army
W7NB USPFO ACTIVITY LAANG 159
BELLE CHASSE NAS, LA, 70143-5077, United States

Place of Performance

New Orleans, LA

NAICS

Wired Telecommunications Carriers (517111)

PSC

Data Center Services Delivered As A Service Contract. Offsite Data Center Facilities Using The Resources Provided By 3rd Parties. May Be Part Of An Infrastructure As A Service Offering. (DC10)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

1
Posted
May 5, 2026
2
Response Deadline
May 11, 2026, 2:00 PM

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 Louisiana Air National Guard (LA ANG) is conducting market research to identify potential sources capable of providing Local Telecommunication Services (LTS) for Session Initiated Protocol (SIP) Trunking in New Orleans, LA. This is a Sources Sought Notice for information and planning purposes only. Responses are due May 11, 2026.

Scope of Work

The requirement involves replacing essential Local Telecommunication Services (LTS) and Long-Distance (LD) currently provided via Emulated SIP (BVoIP) circuits with Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) trunks. Services will support the 159th Fighter Wing and its Geographically Separated Units (GSUs) 24/7/365. The contractor shall provide all necessary labor, tools, facilities, materials, and services, including equipment and infrastructure compatible with the Government's current setup without additional expense.

Contract & Timeline

  • Type: Sources Sought / Market Research (potential Firm-Fixed Price contract)
  • NAICS: 517111 – Wired Telecommunications Carriers (Size Standard: 1,500 EMP)
  • Performance Period (anticipated): 1 October 2026 – 30 September 2027, with three one-year option periods through 30 September 2030.
  • Set-Aside: Market research to determine availability of qualified small businesses (including 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB).
  • Response Due: May 11, 2026, 2:00 PM ET
  • Published: May 5, 2026

Submission & Evaluation

Interested parties should submit a Capability Statement via email to 159.FW.FAL.MSC.Contracting@us.af.mil with the subject line "Source Sought – Local Telecommunication Services (LTS) for Session Initiated Protocol (SIP) Trunking". The statement should include:

  • Company name, address, email, website, phone number
  • UEI, CAGE
  • Business Size and socioeconomic status
  • Tailored capability statement
  • Relevant past performance (last 3-5 years)
  • Technical capability
  • Certifications/licenses Submissions should be in PDF or Word format (PDF preferred). This notice is not a Request for Proposal (RFP) or Invitation for Bid (IFB).

Additional Notes

The Government will not pay for any information submitted, nor does responding guarantee participation in any future solicitation. No feedback or evaluations will be provided on submissions. Vendors must be registered in SAM.gov.

Contact Information

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Points of Contact

Kirshell LaCroixPRIMARY
159.FW.FAL.MSC.Contracting@us.af.mil
Kirshell LaCroixSECONDARY
kirshell.lacroix.2@us.af.mil

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