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Amendment 2 – SONET to DWDM Migration

ID: FA461025Q0003 • Type: Synopsis Solicitation

Description

Posted: Dec. 9, 2024, 2:21 p.m. EST

Amendment 2 The purpose of this amendment is to update Attachment 1, the Performance Work Statement (PWS), to clarify paragraph 3.2, Contract Kickoff. This revision aims to assist potential offerors in estimating the materials needed to provide more accurate quote for this project.

  • New due date for Questions and Answers: December 11, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. PT.
  • New due date for Quotations: December 12, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. PT.

Amendment 1 The purpose of this amendment is to update the solicitation by extending the deadlines for Questions and Answers and Quotations.

  • New due date for Questions and Answers: November 20, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. PT.
  • New due date for Quotations: November 29, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. PT.

Vandenberg Space Force Base (VSFB) current infrastructure is highly dependent on end-of-life and end-of-support Synchronous Optical Network (SONET). A Ciena-based Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) Optical Transport Network (OTN) architecture is now operational and ready for the migration of circuits from SONET. The migration priorities, plan, and template configurations have been developed and tested. It is time to begin the transition of the 1879 circuits from SONET to DWDM. This performance work statement accomplishes the migration of up to 525 of those circuits.

Posted: Nov. 13, 2024, 1:16 p.m. EST
Posted: Oct. 30, 2024, 3:15 p.m. EDT
Background
Vandenberg Space Force Base (VSFB) is currently reliant on an end-of-life and end-of-support Synchronous Optical Network (SONET). A new Ciena-based Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) Optical Transport Network (OTN) architecture has been established and is ready for the migration of circuits from SONET. The migration priorities, plans, and template configurations have been developed and tested, marking the commencement of the transition of 1879 circuits from SONET to DWDM. This performance work statement specifically addresses the migration of up to 525 of those circuits.

Work Details
The objectives of the SONET to DWDM Migration Part 2 include: migrating up to 525 SONET circuits to DWDM; providing necessary fiber or copper cables and DSX patch panels for connections; acquiring required DWDM hardware; and furnishing a Project Manager to oversee contractor personnel's work.

Key tasks include conducting a Migration Survey at each site, developing a design solution based on survey results, providing a List of Material specifications for approval, and submitting an Integrated Master Schedule that includes procurement, installation, configuration, testing, training, and deliverables activities. The contractor must also ensure compliance with security requirements and provide as-built documentation including detailed engineering solutions and test plans.

Period of Performance
15 months from Contract Award

Place of Performance
Vandenberg Space Force Base

Overview

Response Deadline
Dec. 12, 2024, 4:00 p.m. EST (original: Nov. 15, 2024, 1:00 p.m. EST) Past Due
Posted
Oct. 30, 2024, 3:15 p.m. EDT (updated: Dec. 9, 2024, 2:21 p.m. EST)
Set Aside
None
Place of Performance
Lompoc, CA 93437 United States
Source
SAM

Current SBA Size Standard
$34 Million
Pricing
Likely Fixed Price
Evaluation Criteria
Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA)
Est. Level of Competition
Low
Est. Value Range
Experimental
$5,000,000 - $15,000,000 (AI estimate)
On 10/30/24 Space Force issued Synopsis Solicitation FA461025Q0003 for Amendment 2 – SONET to DWDM Migration due 12/12/24. The opportunity was issued full & open with NAICS 811210 and PSC DC01.
Primary Contact
Name
Jake Hluska   Profile
Phone
(805) 605-0488

Secondary Contact

Name
Jeffrey Weeks   Profile
Phone
None

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE > AFSPC > FA4610 30 CONS PK
FPDS Organization Code
5700-FA4610
Source Organization Code
100193047
Last Updated
Dec. 27, 2024
Last Updated By
jeffrey.weeks.5@spaceforce.mil
Archive Date
Dec. 27, 2024