American Telephone and Telegraph (AT&T) Virtual Private Network (VPN) Service

Other / Unclassified

This document is a Single Source Justification for a Simplified Acquisition for Virtual Private Network (VPN) Service from American Telephone and Telegraph (AT&T). It outlines the requirement for ongoing VPN capabilities, including circuit installation and dedicated Ethernet access.

This document indicates that the government intends to procure VPN services from AT&T on a sole-source basis. The justification details the specific services required, including:

• Base Year: Site visit, circuit installation, NBIPVPN -E-300m, Port 1 GB Dedicated Ethernet Access.
• Option Years 1-4: Similar services for NBIPVPN -E-300m, Port 1 GB Dedicated Ethernet Access.

The estimated contract cost is $49,840.44, with a coverage period of 12 months per year. The justification notes that the existing VPN network is built around AT&T technology, making them the sole source. Efforts to obtain competition included querying GSA Advantage, GSA 2 GIT, NASA SEWP, AbilityOne, and UNICOR, with no applicable GSA schedules found. The document also references a previous acquisition (FA813622P0008) relevant to this procurement. The primary NAICS code is 517111.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation for American Telephone and Telegraph (AT&T) Virtual Private Network (VPN) Service, identified by Product Service Code DA10.

• The core service involves site visits and circuit installation for NBIPVPN-E-300m with Port 1 GB Dedicated Ethernet Access.

• The service is structured with a Base Year and four Option Periods, each for 12 months.

• The contract includes a Base Year and four Option Periods.

• Pricing Arrangement is Firm Fixed Price for all periods.

• Inspection and Acceptance Locations are specified as 'Both' at the Destination, with instructions to refer to an equipment list for criteria. The primary location appears to be Tinker AFB, OK.

• Delivery Periods are outlined for each year, starting from May 15, 2026, and extending through May 14, 2031, for the Base Year and Option Periods 1 through 4, respectively.

• Not explicitly stated in the provided pages.

• The document includes extensive FAR and DFARS clauses related to contract administration, payment, item identification, representations, certifications, and evaluation factors. Key clauses include those related to electronic submission of payment requests (WAWF), item unique identification, and various representations and certifications required from offerors.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) in accordance with FAR Part 13. The Air Force Sustainment Center (AF SC/PZIMB) at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, intends to award a 100% Sole Source, Firm-Fixed-Price contract for AT&T VPN Service.

The contract will procure site visits, circuit installation, and NBIPVPN - E-300m Port 1 GB Dedicated Ethernet Access. This service is required for a Base Year and four Option Years.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price

• Period of Performance: Base Year (12 Months) plus four Option Years (12 Months each).

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but pricing is requested for each CLIN.

• Quotations are due by 25 Mar 2026, 3:00 PM, Central Standard Time (EST).

• Vendors must "wet" sign/date and fill in vendor information, pricing, and answer questions for clause 52.204-24.

• Proof of technical evaluation criteria needed to fulfill the requirement must be submitted.

• Award will be made to the vendor who is technically acceptable with the lowest evaluated price.

• Evaluation will be conducted under FAR Part 12 (Commercial Items) and FAR Part 13 (Simplified Acquisition Procedures).

• This is a 100% Sole Source acquisition.

• Responsible vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

• The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation.

• Emailed quotations are preferred.

• Contact Bryce Cornish, Contracting Officer, at Bryce.cornish@us.af.mil for information.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Single Source Justification for a Simplified Acquisition, detailing the requirement for American Telephone and Telegraph (AT&T) Virtual Private Network (VPN) Service. The government is procuring ongoing VPN capabilities.

• Provision of all parts, materials, equipment, and shipping for on-going VPN capabilities.

• Specific part numbers and quantities are listed for the Base Year and four Option Years (Option I through Option IV).

• Each year includes NBIPVPN -E-300m service, a site visit, circuit installation, and 1 GB Dedicated Ethernet Access.

• Delivery is not to exceed 30 days After Receipt of Order (ARO).

• The document references a previous acquisition with contract number FA813622P0008.

• The primary NAICS code is 517111.

• This document recommends posting to SAM.GOV for a sole source award to AT&T.

• The justification indicates that the existing VPN network coverage is through AT&T, and all configurations are built around AT&T technology.

• This is identified as a brand name, sole source requirement.

• Efforts to obtain competition included querying GSA Advantage, GSA 2 GIT, NASA SEWP, AbilityOne, and UNICOR, with no GSA schedules applying.

• The Contracting Officer determined that AT&T is the only source reasonably available in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1).

• Steps will be taken to preclude future single source or brand name awards by scanning the market for other potential providers.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document provides detailed instructions and a template for creating an equipment list, which is crucial for defining the CLIN structure and acquisition details for supplies and services. It guides bidders on how to format their responses, including specific requirements for acquisition type, schedule, shipping, line item structure, descriptions, manufacturer, part numbers, and quantity.

• Acquisition Type: Must specify Service, Supply, New Software Only, Software Renewal Only, or a combination.
• Acquisition Schedule: Requires specific dates (From/To) for services, delivery due dates for supplies, and license coverage periods for software. All dates must be from contract award forward.
• Shipping Information: Requires physical address or inbox location, POC Name, and Phone # if applicable.
• Line Item Structure: Must adhere to DFARS 204.7103-1, ensuring separately identifiable units for supplies (NSNs, Part Numbers) and services (scope of work). Each line item must correlate to the Purchase Request (PR) CLIN structure.
• Description: Requires a clear description of the supply or service, including incidental services and license coverage periods. Separate CLINs are needed for incidental services and option years.
• Manufacturer & Part Number: Requires identification of manufacturer and part number, with a note to verify that part numbers are not End-of-Life (EOL) or obsolete.
• Software Renewal Information: Requires current/prior software account information from the manufacturer for renewals.
• Quantity & Unit of Measure: Requires identification of quantities and appropriate units of measure (e.g., 'Each' for supplies, 'Months' or 'Lots' for services).

This document is essential for bidders to understand how to structure their pricing and technical proposals. It dictates the format for listing services and supplies, including specific details required for each line item, such as delivery timelines, license coverage, and manufacturer information. Adhering to these instructions is critical for a compliant and competitive bid. The "Equipment List" sheet provides a concrete example of the required format, detailing a service for dedicated Ethernet access with multiple option years.