Amendment 4 - SBD1 & SBD41 Local Telecommunication Services (LTS) Reacquisition
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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, has issued an official Request for Quotation (RFQ) FA251726Q0012 for the Reacquisition of Local Telecommunication Services (LTS) at Space Base Delta 1 (SBD1) and Space Base Delta 41 (SBD41) in Colorado Springs, CO. This solicitation, now formalized by Amendment 4, seeks a contractor to provide comprehensive telecommunication services. Quotes are due May 29, 2026, at 10:00 AM Mountain Time.
Scope of Work
The requirement encompasses local exchange access services, IP access transport services, and intra-Local Access Transport Area (LATA) interconnect functions. This includes providing all necessary transmission facilities, equipment, materials, maintenance, labor, and design layout. Services include Commercial Subscriber Lines (CSL), Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) trunking, enhanced 911, Off Premise Extensions (OPX), Point-to-Point IP Circuits (1GB to 10GB), number portability, spam call blocking, public listings, and annual traffic analysis.
Key Requirements & Locations
Services are required for Peterson Space Force Base (PSFB), Schriever Space Force Base (SSFB), and Cheyenne Mountain Space Force Station (CMSFS).
- PSFB: Cutover scheduled for 180 days from award, supporting a Cisco CUCM 14.3 system, including 29,997 DID numbers and various E-Line IP transport circuits.
- SSFB: Cutover scheduled for 60 days from award, detailing DID numbers, CSL, SIP trunks, and E911 routing to the Schriever Fire Department.
- CMSFS: Cutover scheduled for 30 days from award, involving migration from SL-100 to Avaya CM 10, with specific DID numbers and E911 requirements. The contractor must ensure compatibility with existing Government infrastructure and comply with FCC, PUC, DOD, and AF standards.
Contract Details & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order.
- Period of Performance: A six-month base period for phase-in and cutover, followed by four one-year option periods, and a 6-month extension for services.
- Anticipated Performance Start: July 1, 2026.
- Set-Aside: Full and Open.
- NAICS Code: 517111 (Wired Telecommunications Carriers), Size Standard: 1,500 employees.
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 and Ralph Mayer. .zip files are not acceptable.
- Format: Proposals must consist of two parts: a Priced Quote and Technical Documentation. Quotes must be valid for a minimum of 60 calendar days.
- Evaluation: Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose quote is most advantageous to the Government, based on the Lowest Evaluated Priced Quote that meets technical criteria on an acceptable/unacceptable basis. Technical acceptability requires an adequate approach to PWS elements.
- Eligibility: Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov.
Special Requirements & Notes
An Operation Security (OPSEC) Plan (Attachment 9) mandates baseline security protocols, including protection of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), encrypted transmission of critical information, and mandatory OPSEC awareness training for all personnel. Defined response times for outages (e.g., Catastrophic: 2 hours) and service order completion (e.g., Emergency: 3 days) are critical. Government-furnished equipment, facilities, and access to base Points of Presence (POPs) will be provided.
Contacts
- Primary: Kaela Reed (kaela.reed@spaceforce.mil, 7195560482)
- Secondary: Ralph E. Mayer (ralph.mayer@spaceforce.mil, 312-834-8232)