Local Telecommunications Services
Overview
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PSC
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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, AFLCMC PZI, has issued a Special Notice regarding its intent to award a six-month contract extension to Centurylink Communications, LLC for Local Telecommunications Services (LTS) at Wright Patterson AFB, OH. This extension is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (J&A) to prevent a lapse in critical services while a full and open competition follow-on contract is prepared.
Scope of Services (Extension)
The extension covers essential local telecommunications services, including:
- Local exchange access and transport (analog and digital)
- Intra-Local Access Transport Area (LATA) interconnect functions
- Provision of all necessary transmission facilities, equipment, materials, maintenance, and design layout
- Installation and maintenance of Primary Rate Interface (PRI)s and Commercial Subscriber Lines (CSLs)
- Support for operator assistance, emergency 911/E911 services, and base Demarcation Point (DMARC)
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice (Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition)
- Incumbent: Centurylink Communications, LLC (DBA Lumen)
- Extension Duration: Up to six months
- Set-Aside: Not applicable for this extension; the follow-on contract is intended for full and open competition.
- Published: March 25, 2026
- Response Date: April 25, 2026 (This is the notice end date, not a proposal due date)
Purpose of Notice
This Special Notice serves as a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (J&A) under 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(2) (unusual and compelling urgency). The extension is necessary to bridge the gap and allow sufficient time for the Air Force to conduct a full and open competition for a new follow-on contract. The future contract will include a transition from the current analog system to an updated digital (VOIP) system.
Additional Notes
Market research indicates that Centurylink Communications, LLC is currently the only responsible source capable of providing these critical services without an unacceptable lapse. The Department of the Air Force confirms that the subsequent follow-on contract for similar supplies/services will be competed.