Amendment 4 - SBD1 & SBD41 Local Telecommunication Services (LTS) Reacquisition

Amendment / Modification

• This amendment (Amendment 4) removes "draft" language and watermarks to establish the document as an official solicitation.

• The entire document is now considered the official solicitation.

• No changes to proposal deadlines or requirements are indicated by this amendment, other than establishing the document as official.

Amendment / Modification

This document is Amendment 2 to the Combined Synopsis/Solicitation FA251726Q0012. The primary purpose of this amendment is to incorporate Attachment 9, the LTS OPSEC Plan.

• Attachment 9 (LTS OPSEC Plan) has been added.

• The solicitation is still anticipated to have a formal proposal due date of 29 May 2026.

• The anticipated performance start date remains 1 July 2026.

• The document clarifies that "offer," "offeror," and "proposal" are replaced with "quotation," "vendor," and "quote" respectively.

• It revises paragraph (a) regarding the NAICS code and small business size standard.

• It revises paragraph (c) regarding the vendor's agreement to hold prices firm for 60 calendar days.

• The place of performance is confirmed as SBD1 & SBD41, with a six-month base period and four one-year option periods, plus a 6-month extension for services.

• Questions are due no later than 10:00 AM MT on 22 May 2026.

• Quotes and contract documentation are due no later than 10:00 AM MT on 29 May 2026.

• .zip files are not an acceptable format for submission.

• Companies must be registered in SAM.gov to be considered for award.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This document establishes baseline security protocols for the Local Telecommunication Services (LTS) contractor supporting Space Base Delta (SBD) 1 and SBD 41. The objective is to prevent adversaries from exploiting telecommunications infrastructure and operations by denying them access to Critical Information (CI) and observable indicators.

• Identifies Critical Information (CI) the contractor will access.

• Outlines observable indicators related to telecommunications infrastructure and operations.

• Mandates specific countermeasures to mitigate risks.

• Applies to all contractor employees, sub-contractors, and technical representatives executing the LTS PWS.

• All documents detailing system architecture, CSRs, and 911 routing must be protected as Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).

• Transmission of CI must occur via encrypted channels.

• Contractor personnel must adhere to SBD 1 and SBD 41 badging and escort procedures.

• Work at critical nodes must be scheduled discreetly.

• Personnel are prohibited from discussing network vulnerabilities, outages, or critical node locations on unencrypted commercial radios, social media, or in public venues.

• Aggregated data must be stored on authorized, secure systems and properly destroyed when no longer required.

Not explicitly detailed in this document, but it applies to work performed for SBD 1 and SBD 41.

• Training: All contractor personnel with PWS access must complete OPSEC awareness training within 30 days of contract start and annually thereafter. Training must cover SBD 1 and SBD 41 CIIL and the plan's requirements. Training dates must be provided to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR).
• Incident Reporting: Any suspected OPSEC compromise (e.g., unauthorized disclosure of CSRs, loss of architectural diagrams, suspected surveillance) must be reported immediately to the COR and the SBD 1 or SBD 41 OPSEC Program Manager.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "Attachment 6 - LTS CLIN Sheet V2.xlsx", is a pricing sheet for Local Telecommunication Services (LTS). It provides a breakdown of Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) for the base year and four option years, including CLINs for "Option Year 1" through "Option Year 4" and "52.217-8" CLINs. Bidders are instructed to fill in the yellow cells and not alter formulas or values in gray cells. Values should be rounded to the nearest whole dollar.

• CLINs: Details specific services for Peterson SFB, Schriever SFB, and Cheyenne Mt SFS, with associated appendices referenced.
• Service Periods: Outlines the start and end dates for services within each CLIN, spanning from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2031.
• Units of Issue: Primarily "Month".
• Quantity: Specifies the number of months for each CLIN.
• Unit Price & Total: Fields for pricing, with all values currently listed as 0.0.
• Contract Value: The total contract value is listed as 0.0.
• Total Evaluated Price: The sum of Contract Value and 52.217-8 CLINs is also listed as 0.0.

This sheet is crucial for bidders to understand the structure of potential contract CLINs and the expected service periods. While all pricing fields are currently zero, bidders must use this template to input their proposed pricing for each CLIN as instructed. The referenced appendices (Appendix 1, 2, and 3) likely contain further details on the specific services required for each location, which bidders must consult when completing this pricing sheet.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for local exchange access services, IP access transport services, and intra-Local Access Transport Area (LATA) interconnect functions to support Space Base Delta 1 and Space Base Delta 41.

• Provide all transmission facilities, equipment, materials, maintenance, test equipment, labor, supervision, and design layout for local access and transport services.

• Ensure Contractor's solution is compatible with the Government's current infrastructure.

• Provide operator assistance, directory assistance (DA), and emergency 911/E911 services.

• Services include commercial subscriber lines (CSL), commercial subscriber line basic service (BS), exchange access trunks, Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) trunking, enhanced 911, Off Premise Extension (OPX), Point-to-Point IP Circuits, Multi-Path Circuits, and commercial Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP) OPX.

• Provide local exchange transport channel services, including IP Services from 1 GB to 10GB.

• Ensure all circuits are clearly tagged and provide test results to the CSO.

• Provide number portability for commercial subscriber lines and DID numbers.

• Provide a process to block incoming spam calls.

• Provide public listings, cross-reference listings, and foreign listings.

• Provide local telephone directories.

• Perform traffic measurement and analysis annually for city trunks and IP transport circuits.

• Establish a single Billing Telephone Number (BTN) for all services.

• Provide Customer Service Records (CSR) and Invoice Reconciliation Reports (IRR).

• Services are for Space Base Delta 1 and Space Base Delta 41.

• Specific locations and quantities are detailed in Appendices 1, 2, and 3.

• Contractor must coordinate with the Communications-Computer Systems Officer (CSO) for installation, removal, expansion, and change out of equipment.

• Government will provide floor space for Contractor equipment.

• Contractor must comply with Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Public Utility Commission (PUC), Department of Defense (DOD), Air Force (AF) and industry standards.

• Contractor must adhere to security requirements, including employee listings, pass and identification, traffic laws, and controlled unclassified information (CUI).

• Response times for service outages are defined (e.g., Catastrophic: 2 hours, Emergency: 4 hours, Serious: 6 hours, Routine: 24 hours).

• Service order completion times are defined (e.g., Emergency: 3 days, Priority: 7 days, Routine: 14 days).

• Contractor must provide a 24-hour point-of-contact for outages and services.

• Contractor must comply with safety and environmental regulations, including hazardous material reporting and ozone depletion prevention.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (Amendment 1) to the draft combined synopsis/solicitation incorporates a revised Statement of Work (SOW), updates Attachments 2-4, incorporates Attachment 8, and extends the due date for questions.

• Revised SOW

• Updated Attachments 2-4

• Incorporated Attachment 8 (Old DAFFARS Clauses)

• The formal proposal due date remains 29 May 2026.

• The anticipated performance start date remains 1 July 2026.

• The due date for questions has been extended to 22 May 2026.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, Appendix 1, details the "Required Local Telecommunications Services" for Space Base Delta 1 at Peterson Space Force Base (PSFB), CO. It outlines the initial installation and cutover service requirements for the Government under the scope of the contract.

• Telecommunications System: The base telephone switching system is a Cisco CUCM 14.3.
• Government Furnished Items: The Government will provide Government Furnished Equipment and Facilities, and access to government fiber.
• Cutover Timeline: The site cutover is scheduled for 180 days from award.
• Direct-In-Dial (DID) Numbers: Details the ranges of DID numbers to be provided, totaling 29,997.
• Exchange and Access Lines: Lists specific analog lines with features (BS, FR) and their off-base demarcation points and using organization/addresses.
• Local Exchange and Access Trunks: Specifies SIP trunks to a contractor-owned gateway with PRI handoff, including concurrent call paths, base demarcation, and using organization/addresses.
• Voice Long-Distance and International Calling Minutes: Provides quantities for minutes per CCP and total monthly minutes.
• IP Transport: Lists various E-Line circuits with their respective Z Loc, A Loc Destination, and circuit descriptions (primarily 1 GB).
• E911 Services: Outlines requirements for enhanced 911 services, including configuration diagrams and ANI/ALI database updates.
• Public Listings: Details the quantity of public listings for various government sections and phone numbers.
• Diagram: Includes an example of typical vendor-provided circuits/trunks.

This appendix is critical for bidders to understand the specific telecommunications infrastructure, services, quantities, and locations required for the opportunity. It details the scope of work related to local telecommunications, including installation, cutover, DID numbers, access lines, trunks, IP transport, and E911 services. The information provided will be essential for developing accurate proposals and understanding the technical requirements of the contract.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, Appendix 2, details the required local telecommunications services for Space Base Delta 1 (SBD 1) and SBD 41 Schriever SFB, CO. It outlines the baseline of local commercial communications services, including initial installation and cutover requirements.

• Direct-In-Dial (DID) Directory Numbers: Specifies ranges and quantities of DID numbers.
• Exchange and Access Lines: Lists commercial subscriber lines with details on type, features, demarcation, and organization/address.
• SIP Trunk: Details a SIP trunk to a contractor-owned Gateway with PRI handoff, including concurrent call paths and demarcation.
• Voice Long-Distance and International Calling Minutes: Provides totals for long-distance and international minutes per CCP and out-of-plan international minutes.
• E911 Services: Requires configuration diagrams for access to 911/E911 services, with specific routing instructions for on-base calls to the Schriever Fire Department.
• Public Listings: Specifies the quantity of public listings for the Government Section.
• Special Services: Notes that any Government-owned infrastructure utilized by the contractor must be reimbursed or leased.
• Example Routing Diagram: Illustrates contractor circuit/trunk routing for ANG and sites with switches/PBX configurations.

This document is crucial for bidders to understand the specific telecommunications infrastructure and services required for the opportunity. It details the scope of work related to installation, cutover, line types, calling volumes, and emergency services, directly impacting proposal preparation and service delivery planning. The cutover for this site is scheduled for 60 days from award.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document provides the "old DAFFARS Clauses/Provisions" that are to be included in the solicitation, award, or SOW/PWS. It is intended to guide Contracting Officers (COs) in validating mandatory clauses and tailoring them to specific requirements, as the DAFFARS are no longer in use.

• Ombudsman Information: Details the role and process for engaging an ombudsman for dispute resolution, emphasizing that concerns should first be addressed to the contracting officer.
• Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI) Verbiage: Provides standard and alternate clauses for identifying and mitigating potential OCI. This includes definitions and restrictions for various scenarios, such as providing systems engineering, technical direction, or preparing specifications.
• Long Lead Limitation of Government Liability Verbiage: Outlines clauses for contracts involving long-lead procurements, specifying limitations on expenditures and government liability.
• Elimination of Use of Class I Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS): Details requirements for contractors to avoid the use of specific ODS in products and services.
• Health and Safety on Government Installations: Provides verbiage for ensuring contractor compliance with health and safety protocols when performing work on government installations.
• Contractor Access to Department of the Air Force Installations: Outlines procedures for obtaining base identification, vehicle passes, and compliance with security directives for personnel working on DAF installations.
• Common Access Cards (CAC) for Contractor Personnel: Specifies requirements for obtaining and managing CACs for personnel requiring logical access to DoD networks or physical access to facilities.

This document is crucial for bidders as it details mandatory clauses and provisions that will likely be incorporated into the solicitation, SOW, PWS, or contract. Understanding these clauses is essential for accurately preparing proposals, assessing compliance requirements, and understanding potential restrictions or obligations related to organizational conflicts of interest, safety, installation access, and the use of specific materials.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, Appendix 3, details the required local telecommunications services for Space Base Delta 1, Cheyenne Mountain Space Force Station (CMSFS), CO. It outlines the baseline services, installation, and cutover requirements for commercial communications services.

• Local Services: Initial installation and cutover services for local commercial communications.
• Telephone System: Current SL-100 with SD-09 software, being replaced by Avaya CM 10. Migration is in progress.
• Government Furnished: Government will provide equipment, facilities, and access to CMSFS POPs. Contractor will be escorted as needed.
• Cutover Timeline: 30 days from award.
• Directory Numbers: Details Direct-In-Dial (DID) numbers and quantity.
• Exchange and Access Lines: Lists commercial subscriber lines with associated services, demarcation points, and locations.
• SIP Trunk: Information on SIP trunk to a contractor-owned Gateway.
• Voice Long-Distance: Minutes per CCP and total monthly minutes.
• E911 Services: Requirements for enhanced 911 services, including ANI/ALI database updates and routing.
• Public Listings: Lists government section public numbers.
• Special Services: Reimbursement or lease requirements for government-owned infrastructure.
• Example Circuit/Trunk Routing: Illustrates typical vendor circuit/trunk routing for ANG and sites with switches/PBX.

This document is critical for bidders to understand the specific telecommunications infrastructure, services, and requirements at CMSFS. It details the scope of work for installation, cutover, ongoing services, and compliance with E911 and public listing requirements. The provided diagrams and line item details are essential for accurate proposal development and cost estimation.

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Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a draft combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items for the 21st Communications Squadron for Local Telecommunication Services (LTS) Reacquisition at Space Base Delta 1 (SBD1) and Space Base Delta 41 (SBD41). The government anticipates issuing a formal solicitation following approval of necessary documentation.

• The requirement involves LTS at SBD1 & SBD41.

• Specific technical requirements include establishing technical approach, timeline, and cost allocation for cutover, establishing approach for PRI Gateways, outlining support for CAMA and Colorado ANI/ALI services, explaining approach to restoration of services and maintenance for outages, and explaining approach to access demarcation locations.

• The PWS (Attachment 1) and Appendices (Attachments 2-4) detail further requirements.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order.

• Period of Performance: Anticipates a six-month base period (phase-in and cutover) with four one-year option periods, plus a 6-month extension for services.

• Estimated Value: Not stated.

• Proposal Due Date: Anticipated 29 May 2026, 10:00 AM Mountain Time.

• Questions Due Date: 8 May 2026, 10:00 AM Mountain Time.

• Submission Instructions: Quotes and contract documentation to be submitted to the Contract Specialist (Kaela Reed) and Contracting Officer (Ralph Mayer). .zip files are not acceptable.

• Evaluation Factors: Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose quote is most advantageous to the Government, considering price and other factors. Evaluation will be based on Part I - Priced Quote and Part II - Technical Documentation. The lowest evaluated priced quote that meets the technical criteria on an acceptable/unacceptable basis will be selected. Technical Acceptability is based on the offeror describing an adequate approach to the PWS elements.

• Solicited as a Firm Fixed Price full and open purchase order.

• NAICS Code: 517111 (Wired Telecommunications Carriers).

• Size Standard: 1,500 employees.

• Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov).

• Funds are not presently available; no award will be made until funds are available.

• The Government reserves the right to cancel the solicitation.

• Quotes must be valid for a minimum of 60 calendar days.

• The contractor's quote/response must consist of two parts: Priced Quote and Technical Documentation.

• A list of attachments is provided, including PWS, Appendices, Provisions & Clauses, CLIN Sheet, and Wage Determination.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "Appendix 2 - Required Local Telecommunications Services," details the specific local commercial communications services required for Space Base Delta 1 (SBD 1) and SBD 41 at Schriever SFB, CO. It outlines the baseline services, quantities, and technical specifications for installation and cutover.

• Scope: Initial installation and cutover of local commercial communications services.
• Locations: Space Base Delta 1 (SBD 1) and SBD 41, Schriever SFB, CO, specifically at Bldg 400/Mod-2A, O'Malley Ave, Schriever SFB CO 80912.
• System: Cisco Unified Communications System.
• Government Furnished: Equipment, facilities, and access to base Points of Presence (POPs) and government fiber will be provided.
• Cutover: Scheduled for 60 days from award.
• Direct-In-Dial (DID) Numbers: Detailed breakdown of DID number ranges and quantities.
• Exchange and Access Lines: Lists commercial subscriber lines with associated features and demarcation points.
• SIP Trunk: Details a SIP trunk to a contractor-owned Gateway with PRI handoff.
• Long-Distance/International Calling: Provides total CCPs and estimated minutes per month, including out-of-plan minutes.
• E911 Services: Requirements for providing configuration diagrams for access to 911/E911 services, with specific routing to Schriever Fire Department for on-base calls.
• Public Listings: Specifies the quantity of public listings required.
• Special Services: Notes that any Government-owned infrastructure utilized by the contractor must be reimbursed or leased through 21 CES.

This attachment provides critical technical details and specifications for the telecommunications services required. Bidders must review this document to understand the exact scope of work, service requirements, locations, quantities, and any specific technical or operational constraints (like E911 routing and use of government-furnished resources) to accurately prepare their proposals.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for local exchange access services, IP access transport services, and intra-Local Access Transport Area (LATA) interconnect functions.

• Provide all transmission facilities, equipment, materials, maintenance, and design layout for local access and transport services.

• Ensure Contractor's proposed solution is compatible with Government's current infrastructure.

• Provide operator assistance, directory assistance (DA), and emergency 911/E911 services.

• Services include Commercial Subscriber Lines (CSL), Commercial Subscriber Line Basic Service (BS), Exchange Access Trunks, Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) Trunking, Enhanced 911, Off Premise Extension (OPX), Point-to-Point IP Circuits, Multi-Path Circuits, Commercial Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP) OPX, Government Emergency Telecommunications Service (GETS), Transport Services, and Circuit Termination.

• Specific services and quantities will be identified in Appendices for Space Base Delta (SBD) 1 and Space Base Delta (SBD) 41.

• Response times for various outage types (Catastrophic, Emergency, Serious, Routine) are defined.

• Service order completion times for Emergency, Priority, and Routine services are specified.

• Annual traffic analysis for city trunks and IP transport circuits is required.

• Contractor must provide Customer Service Records (CSR) and Invoice Reconciliation Reports (IRR).

• Services are to be provided at Space Base Delta 1 and Space Base Delta 41.

• Specific locations and details will be identified in Appendices.

• Contractor must coordinate with the Communications-Computer Systems Officer (CSO) for installations, removals, and changes.

• Government will provide floor space for Contractor-provided transmission equipment.

• Contractor must comply with Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Public Utility Commission (PUC), Department of Defense (DOD), and Air Force (AF) standards.

• Security requirements include listing of employees, pass and identification items, traffic laws, weapons prohibition, Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) compliance, physical security, controlled/restricted areas, key control, combating trafficking in persons, and Operational Security (OPSEC) training.

• Contractor must adhere to safety and environmental regulations, including hazardous material reporting and ozone depletion prevention.

Forms / Attachments / Pricing Sheets

This document, "Attachment 5 - LTS Provisions and Clauses rvsd(2).pdf", lists clauses and provisions that are incorporated by reference into a contract or solicitation. It serves as a reference for the specific legal and regulatory requirements that apply to the agreement.

• A comprehensive list of FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulation) and DFARS (Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement) clauses and provisions.
• Each entry includes the clause number, alternate/development number (if applicable), clause title, year/modification number, and the section of the FAR/DFARS where it is located.
• Some entries indicate "Deviation" with a specific number, signifying a modification or exception to the standard clause.
• The document also includes a section for "CLAUSES IN FULL TEXT", with one example provided: 252.215-7008 "Only One Offer". This section details the full text of specific clauses that are critical to the solicitation or contract.

Bidders must review this document to understand all applicable clauses and provisions that will govern the contract. This includes requirements related to:

• Contract administration (e.g., Contracting Officer's Representative, payment requests)
• Socioeconomic policies (e.g., small business subcontracting, labor standards, equal opportunity)
• Prohibitions and restrictions (e.g., acquisition of covered defense telecommunications equipment, business operations with certain regimes, supply chain risk)
• Reporting requirements
• Use of cloud computing
• Tax on foreign procurements
• Information regarding responsibility matters

Understanding these clauses is crucial for preparing a compliant offer and for fulfilling contractual obligations if awarded.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination (WD 2015-5417) for the Service Contract Act, applicable to the area of Colorado Counties of El Paso, Teller. It lists the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations when performing contract work in this area.

• Occupational Listings: Provides a comprehensive list of job titles (e.g., Accounting Clerk, Automotive Electrician, Computer Operator, Firefighter) with corresponding minimum hourly wage rates.
• Fringe Benefits: Indicates that fringe benefits are required and follow the occupational listing, with specific rates provided for Health & Welfare ($5.55/hour or $222.00/week) and a separate rate for Health & Welfare under Executive Order 13706 ($5.09/hour or $203.60/week).
• Executive Orders: Notes the applicability of Executive Order 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and Executive Order 13658 (minimum wage rate adjustments).
• Vacation and Holidays: Outlines paid vacation and holiday provisions based on years of service and specific holidays.
• Hazardous Pay Differentials: Details applicable differentials for working with ordnance and explosives.
• Uniform Allowance: Specifies requirements for uniform provision and maintenance.
• Conformance Process: Explains the procedure for classifying and determining wage rates for occupations not explicitly listed.

This document is crucial for bidders to understand the minimum labor costs associated with performing services in the specified geographic area. It directly impacts the pricing of proposals by establishing mandatory wage and benefit rates for all service employees working on the contract. Bidders must ensure their proposed wages meet or exceed these minimums to be compliant.