Local & Long-Distance Telecommunications Service - Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska

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Background The 673d Contracting Squadron (673d CONS/PKC) is conducting market research to identify qualified sources and evaluate small business capabilities for providing essential local area and long-distance telecommunications services at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER), Alaska. The goal of this contract is to ensure reliable telecommunications support for the installation, which operates 24/7 throughout the year. Work Details The contractor shall provide continuous operational telecommunication services, including local and long-distance capabilities, with a reliability of 99.999%. Services must include timely notifications of scheduled outages at least 30 days in advance, with a detailed explanation provided 95% of the time. The contractor must respond to and restore priority service outages according to defined severity levels: High (99% response), Medium (99% response), and Low (95% response). The contractor is responsible for ensuring that all personnel possess the necessary qualifications and certifications to perform the required tasks. Additionally, the contractor will secure government facilities and equipment, provide installation plans, and maintain environmental controls for their equipment. Period of Performance The geographic location(s) the contract will be performed (if provided). Place of Performance Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER), Alaska. Bidder Requirements Bidders must demonstrate their ability to meet the requirements outlined in the Performance Work Statement (PWS). They should provide information regarding previous experience on similar contracts, including size, scope, complexity, and relevant certifications. Bidders are also required to identify their small business status and any subcontracting or teaming arrangements they may pursue. Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail) This opportunity appears to have a closely related prior contract with ACS of Fairbanks under FA500425C0016, valued at $800,432 for local telecommunications services at Eielson AFB (06/27/25–06/26/30). The current requirement similarly calls for continuous local and long-distance telecommunications support (24/7/365) with high reliability and outage response/restoration, which aligns with the type of base telecommunications services described in the prior award. While the locations differ (Eielson AFB vs. JBER), the scope and operational support expectations appear to be a continuation of the same service category.