Primary/Secondary Crash Network
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
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- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
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Quick Summary
The Department of the Air Force, specifically the 305th OSS Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, is soliciting proposals for a Primary and Secondary Crash Network upgrade. This requirement involves replacing the existing FORUM system with a new solution compatible with current base infrastructure and FORUM phones, featuring visual activation identification. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due by May 6, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will install and test (I&T) a Secondary Crash Network (SCN) upgrade for McGuire Airfield and a Primary Crash Network (PCN) and SCN upgrade for Lakehurst Maxfield Field. The system must support up to 20 parties (28 endpoints/SIP sessions) at McGuire and 30 parties (44 endpoints/SIP sessions) at Lakehurst. Key deliverables include:
- Installation and testing of new SCN and PCN systems.
- Provision of equipment meeting or exceeding specified part numbers and descriptions (detailed in the updated Appendix A).
- Supply of all necessary management, personnel, equipment, tools, transportation, supplies, and materials.
- Restoration of disturbed property and disposal of project residue.
- Provision of operational hands-on training and a one-year warranty for equipment and workmanship.
Key Clarifications & Requirements
- The system must be compatible with current analog Forum Crash Phones (Part # Aegis-LB-08 80101 Ash).
- JITC Certification/APL is a mandatory requirement.
- The crash network system is standalone and will not integrate with base phones or NIPRnet.
- Lakehurst Primary and Secondary Crash Networks are separate systems, as is the McGuire Secondary Crash System.
- Contractor must furnish UPSs for backup power.
- Existing analog/copper wiring can be used, but the contractor is responsible for cross-connection assignments and providing new fiber connections if needed.
- All materials provided must be new, not refurbished.
- Contractor personnel must be U.S. citizens, certified to I&T equipment and fiber modems/switches, and subject to background checks for base access. Compliance with JB MDL security and antiterrorism requirements is mandatory.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP) purchase order.
- Period of Performance: 90 days from contract award.
- NAICS Code: 517810 (All Other Telecommunications) with a small business size standard of $40 million.
- Place of Performance: Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, NJ.
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposals Due: May 6, 2026, 10:00 AM EST.
- Questions Due: COB 25 April.
- Submission Method: Via email to the Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer.
- Evaluation Basis: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).
- Award Intent: The Government intends to award without discussions.
- Eligibility: This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. Offerors must have an active registration in SAM.gov.
Important Notes
Offerors must acknowledge all amendments. The latest Q&A documents (Part 1, 2, and 3) provide critical technical and logistical clarifications. Security requirements for Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, including installation access and antiterrorism awareness, are detailed in various attachments and must be adhered to.