UNIFY TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEM SUSTAINMENT
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 (460 CONS) is conducting a Sources Sought for a non-personal services contract to provide sustainment of the UNIFY Telecommunication System at Buckley Space Force Base, Aurora, CO. This effort includes comprehensive maintenance, services, and ensuring uninterrupted operation of the Unify system. The anticipated contract structure is one base year with four separate option years, expected to start in July 2026. Responses are due by April 24, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide all necessary personnel, equipment, supplies, transportation, tools, materials, and supervision to perform Unify Telecommunication System Sustainment. Key responsibilities include:
- Ensuring uninterrupted corrective action to recover/restore any catastrophic outages.
- Remote systems monitoring, diagnostics, scheduling system downtime, and dispatching technicians when required.
- Restoring the Unify system to 100% operability within 48 hours of a reported malfunction.
- Using qualified/certified technicians trained on the UNIFY system to avoid voiding existing warranties.
- Responsibility for repairs, parts (must be new and equal to original), and licenses.
- Managing warranty claims for defective parts and removing unrepairable, non-warranty parts from the installation.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Anticipated non-personal services contract)
- Duration: One base year + four one-year option periods (starting July 2026)
- Set-Aside: Not specified
- Response Due: April 24, 2026, 11:00 PM UTC
- Published: April 17, 2026
- Place of Performance: Buckley Space Force Base, Aurora, CO 80011 (Primary Command Post, Bldg 1030; Alternate Command Post, Bldg 730).
Evaluation
This is a Sources Sought notice for market research purposes. Responses will be used to determine industry capabilities and inform the future acquisition strategy.
Additional Notes
Contractor personnel must be certified/qualified on the UNIFY system. On-site services are generally required Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM local time, excluding Federal holidays. Personnel restrictions apply, including prohibitions on firearms, criminal records, and marijuana possession on base. The Government will maintain a remote connection for contractor access.