Local & Long-Distance Telecommunications Service - Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska
Overview
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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, 673d CONS/PKC, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice for Local & Long-Distance Telecommunications Service (LLTS) at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER), Alaska. This is not a formal solicitation but aims to identify qualified sources and evaluate Small Business capabilities for a potential future requirement. Responses will inform the Air Force's definition of requirements.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for essential local area and long-distance telecommunication services, including international and toll-free communications, supporting JBER, AK. Services must be provided 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year (366 in leap years). The scope includes providing all necessary transmission facilities, equipment, materials, maintenance, and test equipment, ensuring compatibility with existing government infrastructure. Two Points of Presence (PoP) are identified at 10488 Necrason Ave and 652 Richardson Dr, JBER, AK. The PWS specifies adherence to FCC, PUC, DOW, Air Force, and industry standards, and excludes residential or non-Government entity services.
Performance Requirements
Key performance standards include providing Quality of Service (QoS) technologies for SIP data prioritization, ensuring 99.999% reliability for telecommunication services, and supporting a minimum of 192 concurrent calls per Service Address location at 80kbps using the G.711 codec. Defined outage response and restoration times are based on priority levels, with scheduled outages requiring 30 days' advance notification.
Submission Details
Interested parties are invited to submit a capability statement, limited to 10 single-sided 8.5 x 11 inch pages (11-point font minimum). Submissions should include firm name, point of contact, phone, email, UEI, CAGE code, small business status/certifications, NAICS code, interest in competing as a prime, details on subcontracting/joint ventures, past experience on similar requirements, information on commercial availability (including pricing and terms), and recommendations to improve competition or the PWS. All capability statements must be received No Later Than 2:00 PM Alaska Daylight Time on June 17, 2026.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: None
- Response Due: June 17, 2026
- Published: May 27, 2026
- NAICS Code: 517111 – Wired Telecommunications Carriers
- Product Service Code: DG11 – Telecom Access and Other Usage Billing Services
Additional Notes
This notice is for information and planning purposes only and is not a Request for Quote (RFQ). It does not constitute a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or award a contract. The Air Force will not be responsible for any costs incurred by respondents. Direct written inquiries to Clay Schott via email at clay.schott@us.af.mil; oral communications will not be accepted.