NEWPORT RI POTS REPLACEMENT SOLUTION

SOL #: N7027226Q0007Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Dept Of Defense

Dept Of The Navy

NCTAMS LANT

NORFOLK, VA, 23511-2784, United States

Place of Performance

Newport, RI

NAICS

Wired Telecommunications Carriers (517111)

PSC

Network Services Delivered As A Service, By Subscription, Or Service Contract. Physical And Wireless Networks Managed As A Service Connected To And From Core Data Centers, Work Areas, And Offices Connecting End Users To The Organization's Broader Networks. Network Services Delivered In Connection With Other Iaa S And Paa S Services. Cloud Based Network Management Services And Software Defined Networks (Sdn) Accessed By Service Contract Or Subscriptions. (DG10)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/2d2c1a4d06db4b5a8d944ec59d243a40/view

Timeline

Posted

Feb 10, 2026

Last Updated

Feb 25, 2026

Submission Deadline

Feb 24, 2026, 4:00 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 Department of the Navy, NCTAMS LANT, is soliciting quotes for a Plain Old Telephone Service (POTS) Replacement Solution at Naval Station Newport, RI. The objective is to replace legacy analog lines with a secure digital connection leveraging LTE/5G cellular data. This procurement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside with quotes due February 24, 2026.

Scope of Work

The contractor shall provide a reliable cellular-based solution that interfaces with existing analog telephones, modems, and alarm systems. Key requirements include:

Technology: Dual LTE or 5G modems with carrier diversity and optional wireline interface.
Features: Voicemail with transcription, e911 compliance (Kari’s Law and Ray Baum’s Act), 988 services, and station tracing for emergency personnel.
Security & Reliability: VLAN capability, voice encryption, and battery backup providing at least 8 hours of usage and 24 hours of standby.
Implementation: Post-award site survey, equipment installation, and coordination of number porting.
Maintenance: 24/7 monitoring via a web-based portal with specific response times (2 hours for emergency outages).

Contract & Timeline

Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price (FFP).
Period of Performance: April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027.
Set-Aside: Total Small Business (NAICS 517111).
Response Deadline: February 24, 2026, 11:00 AM EST.
Clarification Deadline: February 22, 2026, 11:00 AM EST.

Evaluation

Award will be made to the Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) offeror. Technical evaluation factors include:

Meeting required services and features (PWS 2.4.1).
Meeting technical requirements (PWS 2.5).
Acknowledgment of the required site survey.
Acknowledgment of installation responsibilities.
Detailed discussion of porting procedures.

Submission Requirements

Offerors must submit a technical white paper or company letterhead offer, a detailed price quote (incorporating shipping into item prices), and completed representations/certifications. The government provides Annex C as a pricing template and an RFC Template for questions. Quotes must be emailed to Robert Joas and Kathryn Santos.