LEC SERVICES CORPUS AND KINGSVILLE TEXAS

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, issued as a Request for Quotes (RFQ) under solicitation number N7027226Q0014. The Naval Computer and Telecommunications Area Master Station, Atlantic is seeking proposals for a Firm-Fixed Price contract.

• The solicitation references ANNEX A and ANNEX B for the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and Evaluation Factors. Offers must address requirements identified in the PWS.

• Pricing shall be detailed by quantity and price, demonstrating extended pricing in ANNEX C.

• The required delivery and acceptance date is specified in the PWS.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance: 01 APRIL 2026 to 31 MARCH 2027.

• Submission Deadline: 23 March 2026, 11:00 AM EST.

• Submission Method: Quotes may be e-mailed to robert.p.joas.civ@us.navy.mil and kathryn.l.santos.civ@us.navy.mil. E-mail quotes must be in Adobe or Microsoft Office format and not exceed 20MB. Hand-delivered or mailed quotes are subject to significant delays and access restrictions.

• Required Quote Information: White paper or company letterhead offer, price quote (unit price, extended price, total firm fixed price), any discount terms, estimated time of delivery, technical submission requirements (part numbers/titles for parts, or pre-award submission/certification for services as defined in the SOW).

• Evaluation Factors: Offers will be evaluated based on technical capability of the item offered and price. Award will be made to the lowest priced technically acceptable offeror (LPTA).

• Past Performance: May be evaluated using PPIRS; offerors may submit additional information if no PPIRS records exist.

• This procurement is not set-aside for small businesses.

• Incorporated FAR provisions and clauses are effective through FAC 2026-01 (13 Mar 2026) and DFARS DPN 20251110 (10 Nov 2025).

• NAICS Code: 517111, PSC Code: DG11.

• FAR 52.212-1 (Instructions to Offerors – Commercial) applies and is amended by an addendum within the solicitation.

• FAR 52.212-2 (Evaluation—Commercial Items) applies.

• FAR 52.212-3 (Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items) must be submitted.

• FAR 52.212-4 (Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial items) applies. Vendor standard terms and conditions may lead to rejection.

• FAR 52.212-5 (Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders – Commercial Items) applies, with numerous specific clauses incorporated by reference (see document for details).

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

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This document outlines the requirements for lease local exchange access commercial network service, providing a path/interface to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) for simultaneous voice, data, and image services at Naval Air Station (NAS) Corpus Christi, TX, and NAS Kingsville, TX. The services are critical for daily flight operations, command and control, and dissemination of operational data.

• Local Exchange Services: Secure and provide commercial network service and PSTN interface.

• Multi-Media Transmission: Establish a network supporting simultaneous voice, data, and image transmission and switching.

• Trunk Services Termination: Install and terminate trunk services on the Navy's Avaya CS1000M Multi-group (MG) Private Branch Exchange (PBX) at specified locations.

• Modernized Solutions: Engineer and integrate advanced IP-based telecommunications solutions, including seamless transition from legacy systems.

• Infrastructure Upgrades: Perform necessary upgrades to network nodes, transmission media, and communication channels.

• Security Compliance: Ensure all solutions and upgrades comply with current Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).

• Remote Location Interface: Terminate and interface exchange services at designated remote locations.

• Installation & Cutover: Complete all site-specific installation and cutover requirements.

• Avaya CS1000M Expertise: Minimum of two (2) Level III PBX Technicians with active Avaya Certified Support Specialist (ACSS) credentials.

• Fiber/Copper Validation: Level II Installers with BICSI certifications for transmission media upgrades.

• Cybersecurity: Personnel performing STIG verification must have CompTIA Security+ CE and completed DISA STIG training.

• Transition Performance: Level III Network Architect must provide three (3) past performance references for seamless transition of 500+ DID lines from TDM to IP infrastructure within the last 5 years.

• Personnel Security: U.S. Citizenship required. Minimum Tier 3 background investigation (SF86) for all contractor personnel.

• Period of Performance: April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027.

• Locations: NAS Corpus Christi (Cabaniss Field, NAS/CC, Waldron Field) and NAS Kingsville (NALF Orange Grove).

• Hours of Operation: Standard hours are 0700-1630, Monday-Friday. Off-hours support requires prior written approval.

• Quality Control: Surveillance methods include 100% inspection, random sampling, periodic inspection, and customer feedback. Non-conforming services require documented corrective action within 24 hours.

• Safety: Compliance with OSHA, DoN OSH standards. Submission of a Safety Plan and Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) for high-risk activities is required.

• Deliverables: Trouble reporting procedures, QCP plan, project schedule, status reports, traffic analysis reports, and personnel security documentation.

• Security: Strict adherence to personnel security investigation requirements, including SF86, fingerprinting, and SAAR-N forms. U.S. Citizenship is mandatory.

Other / Unclassified

This memorandum documents the determination to use other than full and open competition for an acquisition under the simplified acquisition threshold. It outlines the justification for soliciting from a single source, AT&T, for Local Exchange Carrier Service at NAS Corpus Christi, TX/NAS Kingsville, TX.

This document is relevant to potential bidders as it explains the rationale behind a sole-source procurement. The justification is based on the need to continue existing services provided by AT&T, citing outdated copper infrastructure and the significant cost and delay associated with overhauling the infrastructure for other carriers. The service is required by April 1, 2026, and includes Local Dial Tone, 911, 1-800, and other operational business calls. The anticipated dollar value of this procurement is redacted.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document outlines the proposal evaluation factors for Solicitation N7027226Q0014, focusing on technical requirements derived from the RFQ PWS/SOW. It details the criteria by which contractor technical offers will be assessed for acceptability.

Evaluation will be based on the following factors:

• Technical Expertise & Personnel Qualifications: Requires a minimum of two (2) Level III PBX Technicians with active Avaya Certified Support Specialist (ACSS) credentials to ensure programming without voiding Navy maintenance agreements.
• Infrastructure & Equipment: Proposed equipment and transmission paths (fiber, copper) must meet Navy standards and support simultaneous voice, data, and image transmission without degradation.
• Reliability & Emergency Services: Demonstration of high network availability for mission necessity and guaranteed E911 accessibility (subject to 100% inspection).
• Management Capability and Key Personnel: Evaluation of organizational structure, risk management plan, and qualifications/experience of key personnel for adequate 24/7 support and escalation.
• Compliance with Solicitation Requirements: Adherence to all technical, performance, and security standards in the PWS and FAR, including service levels for outages and Tier 3 background investigations for personnel.
• Corporate Experience/Relevant Experience: Assessment of the offeror's experience in similar size, complexity, and scope efforts.
• Infrastructure Modernization: Successful engineering and integration of advanced IP-based infrastructure for seamless transition from legacy systems.
• Security Compliance: Implementation of new systems compliant with current Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).
• Fiber/Copper Validation: Personnel performing "transmission media" upgrades must hold BICSI certifications.
• Personnel Security Requirements: All contractor personnel must be U.S. citizens and able to obtain a favorable Tier 3 background investigation.

Proposals will be assessed based on the technical requirements identified in the RFQ PWS/SOW and the evaluation factors listed above. Specific page references are provided for each requirement within the document.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "26Q0014 ANNEX C PRICE BREAKDOWN.xlsx", is an Excel spreadsheet containing detailed pricing information for the opportunity. It serves as Annex C to the solicitation.

• Summary Sheet: Provides an overview of total costs, with Base and Procurement Totals currently listed as $0.0.
• BASE Sheet: Details pricing for the period of April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027. It breaks down costs by location (Cabaniss Field, Waldron Field, NAS, and NALF) and includes line items for various services such as Federal Subscriber Line Charge, Federal Universal Service Fee, Municipal Right-of-Way-Fee-TTB, and 911 Fee. All listed charges and amounts are currently $0.0.

Bidders must use this document to understand the expected cost structure and to input their proposed pricing for the base period of performance. The current $0.0 values indicate that specific pricing details need to be filled in by the bidder or will be provided in subsequent documentation. It is crucial for bidders to accurately complete this pricing breakdown as part of their proposal submission.