Edwards Ciena Maintenance
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
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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, FA9301 AFTC PZIO, is soliciting a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Annual Ciena Maintenance and Support at Edwards, CA. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and seeks to ensure continuous operation of critical Ciena and Oracle network infrastructure. Offers are due by May 12, 2026, at 10:00 am PST.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for annual support and maintenance services for existing Ciena Packet-Optical and Packet Networking Platforms, as well as Oracle Communications Network Management System Servers and Navigator SW Troubleshooting and Support. Key equipment includes:
- Ciena 6500 Core Nodes (3)
- Ciena 5171 Service Aggregation Switches (6)
- Ciena 5160 Service Aggregation Switches (6)
- Ciena 3926 Service Delivery Switches (6)
- Oracle Communications Network Management System Servers (4)
- Navigator SW Troubleshooting and Support (4)
Services encompass replacement hardware, software upgrades, and 24x7x365 phone support. This is a name-brand Ciena requirement, with all services provided directly by Ciena.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Quotation (RFQ) - Combined synopsis/solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Period of Performance: May 15, 2026 – May 14, 2027
- Offers Due: May 12, 2026, 10:00 am PST
- Published: May 6, 2026
Evaluation
The Government will award a contract to the responsible Offeror whose proposal is most advantageous, considering technical merit, price, delivery, warranty, and other factors. The solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference, accessible at www.acquisition.gov.
Submission
All offers must be submitted via email to tammie.umsted@us.af.mil and rebecca.snyder.1@us.af.mil. No late submissions will be accepted.
Additional Notes
- Product Service Code (PSC): 7B22 (Computing Hardware And Software Products For Servers And Converged Appliances)
- NAICS Code: 541519 (Other Computer Related Services)