SOURCES SOUGHT - LOCAL & LONG-DISTANCE TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEM
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
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, specifically the 436 CONS LGC office at Dover AFB, DE, has issued a Sources Sought notice to identify capable companies for Local & Long-Distance Telecommunication System (LTS) maintenance. This market research aims to find vendors willing and able to perform maintenance on essential LTS and features supporting Dover AFB on a 24/7/365 basis, as outlined in the attached draft Performance Work Statement (PWS).
Scope of Work
The requirement involves providing all labor, tools, facilities, materials, and services for local exchange access and long-distance services to designated circuit demarcation points. Key aspects include:
- Ensuring compatibility with the Government's current infrastructure.
- Adhering to FCC, PUC, DoD, and Air Force standards.
- Providing and installing transmission equipment and cables for local exchange access and transport service circuits.
- Connecting to Government-provided power and termination frames.
- Coordinating all installations with the Government POC.
- Maintaining continuous operation of local phone service with 99.9% availability.
- Responding to and restoring service outages within specified timeframes based on priority levels.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Anticipated Duration: 1-year Base Period plus 4 Option years.
- Set-Aside: None specified; respondents are asked to provide their small business set-aside status.
- Product Service Code: DG11 (Telecom Access And Other Usage Billing Services).
- Response Due: May 8, 2026, by 4:00 PM ET (for RFIs and capability statements).
- Published: April 27, 2026.
- Place of Performance: Dover AFB, DE.
Evaluation
This is a Sources Sought notice for market research purposes only. Responses will be used to determine industry capabilities and potential small business participation for a future requirement. This notice does not constitute a solicitation or guarantee a future award.
Additional Notes
Interested companies should email their willingness and capability to Angela Nartowicz (angela.nartowicz.1@us.af.mil) or Justin Bordalo (justin.bordalo@us.af.mil). Submissions must include the company's small business set-aside status, CAGE code, and any active GSA contract numbers. The draft PWS details specific requirements, including personnel qualifications, GETS compatibility, interconnection agreements, safety, security, and E911 access.