TC Communications - Fiber Optic Upgrade Equipment

Summary (Newest Update)

Background The 42nd Operation Support Squadron (42 OSS), in coordination with the 42nd Communications Squadron (42 COMM) at Maxwell AFB, AL, is seeking quotes for Fiber Optic Upgrade Equipment. This equipment is necessary to connect Air Traffic Control (ATC) radios to the existing fiber communications infrastructure. The procurement aims to enhance communication capabilities at Maxwell AFB. Work Details The contract requires the purchase of TC Communications TC8000 series Fiber Optic Transport and TC3800 series JumboSwitch equipment along with associated accessories. The specific line item description includes: - TC Communications Radio Fiber Equipment and Materials List (1 each). All items must be brand new; refurbished items are not authorized. The equipment must comply with the specifications outlined in Attachment 1, which details the required part numbers and models. Open market quotes will not be accepted from non-authorized sources. Period of Performance The geographic location(s) the product will be delivered to or performed at. Place of Performance All items shall be delivered to: 42d Operation Support Squadron, ATTN: TSgt Carson Meeks, 345 West Selfridge Street, Maxwell AFB, AL 36112-5965. Bidder Requirements Bidders must be authorized OEMs or resellers of TC Communications products. Quotes must include a current reseller authorization letter from TC Communications if applicable. The solicitation is a Small Business Set Aside - Total (SBA). Contractors must be registered and active in the DOD database at the time of quotation submission. Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail) This opportunity appears to have a closely related prior contract for the same general requirement at Maxwell AFB, with ACG Systems identified as the awardee on FA309924P0033 valued at $53,037 (09/17/24–10/30/24). The prior award description references TC8000 series fiber optics transport and Jumbo Switch equipment for the ATCALS system, which aligns with the current need to procure TC Communications TC8000/TC3800 series fiber transport and JumboSwitch equipment to connect ATC radios to existing fiber infrastructure.