Amendment 3 - SBD1 & SBD41 Local Telecommunication Services (LTS) Reacquisition

SOL #: FA251726Q0012Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE
Dept Of The Air Force
FA2517 21 CONS BLDG 350
PETERSON SFB, CO, 80914-1117, United States

Place of Performance

Colorado Springs, CO

NAICS

Wired Telecommunications Carriers (517111)

PSC

Telecom Access And Other Usage Billing Services. Includes Satellite Communications Access, Internet, Cellular Services, Landline And Telephone Services. Transport Services For Data And Voice Network Circuits And Associated Access Facilities And Services; Includes Dedicated And Virtual Data Networks. (DG11)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

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Posted
Apr 23, 2026
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Last Updated
May 26, 2026
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Submission Deadline
May 29, 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 Air Force, 21st Communications Squadron, is seeking Local Telecommunication Services (LTS) Reacquisition for Space Base Delta 1 (SBD1) and Space Base Delta 41 (SBD41) in Colorado Springs, CO. This is a draft combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ) for a Firm Fixed-Price contract. Quotes are due May 29, 2026.

Scope of Work

The requirement is for comprehensive local exchange access services, IP access transport services, and intra-Local Access Transport Area (LATA) interconnect functions. This includes:

  • Providing all transmission facilities, equipment, materials, maintenance, labor, and design layout.
  • Ensuring compatibility with Government infrastructure.
  • Offering operator assistance, directory assistance, and emergency 911/E911 services.
  • Specific services include Commercial Subscriber Lines (CSL), SIP Trunking, Enhanced 911, Off Premise Extension (OPX), Point-to-Point IP Circuits, Multi-Path Circuits, and Commercial VoIP OPX.
  • Providing IP Services from 1 GB to 10 GB.
  • Managing number portability, spam call blocking, public listings, and local telephone directories.
  • Performing annual traffic measurement and analysis, and providing Customer Service Records (CSR) and Invoice Reconciliation Reports (IRR).
  • Specific requirements for Peterson SFB (Cisco CUCM 14.3, 29,997 DID numbers, 180-day cutover), Schriever SFB (Cisco Unified Communications System, 60-day cutover), and Cheyenne Mountain SFS (SL-100 migrating to Avaya CM 10, 30-day cutover) are detailed in Appendices.

Contract Details

  • Type: Firm Fixed-Price Purchase Order (RFQ)
  • Duration: Six-month base period (phase-in and cutover) plus four one-year option periods, and a 6-month extension for services.
  • Set-Aside: Full and Open Competition (NAICS 517111, Wired Telecommunications Carriers, Size Standard 1,500 employees).
  • Place of Performance: Space Base Delta 1 and Space Base Delta 41, Colorado Springs, CO.
  • Anticipated Performance Start: July 1, 2026.

Submission & Evaluation

  • Questions Due: May 22, 2026, 10:00 AM MT.
  • Quotes Due: May 29, 2026, 10:00 AM MT.
  • Submission: Quotes and contract documentation must be submitted to Kaela Reed (Contract Specialist) and Ralph Mayer (Contracting Officer). .zip files are not acceptable.
  • Evaluation: Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose quote is most advantageous to the Government, based on a Lowest Evaluated Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) approach. Technical acceptability is determined by an adequate approach to the PWS elements. Quotes must be valid for a minimum of 60 calendar days.

Special Requirements & Notes

  • Contractors must coordinate with the Communications-Computer Systems Officer (CSO) for installations and changes, and comply with FCC, PUC, DOD, and AF standards.
  • Defined response times for service outages (e.g., Catastrophic: 2 hours) and service order completion (e.g., Emergency: 3 days).
  • An OPSEC Plan (Attachment 9) mandates baseline security protocols, protection of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), encrypted transmission of Critical Information (CI), and OPSEC awareness training for all personnel.
  • Bidders must review Attachment 5 (Provisions and Clauses) and Attachment 7 (Wage Determination) for applicable legal and labor requirements.
  • Companies must be registered in SAM.gov to be considered for award.
  • Funds are not presently available; no award will be made until funds are available.

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