Malmstrom AFB Long - Distance & Local Telecommunications Services

2026-11-03

This requirement will provide essential Long - Distance and Local Telecommunication Services ( LDLTS ) and features supporting Malmstrom Air Force Base , Montana . Site specific equipment connectivity requirements are identified in Appendix 1 , along with required features . This requirement will support the installation 24 hours a day / seven days a week / 365 days a year ( 24 / 7 / 365 ). With the Department of War ( DoW ) mandating military installations move away from legacy Time - Division Multiplexing ( TDM ) telephony to Internet - Protocol based services , a local telecommunication service ( TS ) needs to include long - distance but not Defense Switching Network ( DSN ) services , which are beyond the scope of this action . Due to changes in technology , equipment , security requirements , and processes , it has become evident that the Government should acquire these services in a performance - based manner , consistent with the principles contained in Air Force Instruction ( AFI ) 63 - 138 “ Acquisition of Services .” These services are considered Information Technology ( IT ) in accordance with ( IAW ) Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement ( DFARS ) 239 . 74 “ Telecommunications Services .” The requirement herein represents the site ’ s performance - based requirements for long - distance and local “ dial - tone ” and ancillary services as defined herein . As a part of the new process , the Department of the Air Force ( DAF ) encourages the Contractor to identify or suggest improvements to existing TS processes , operating procedures , systems , or applications to the Contracting Officer ( CO ). The Contractor shall provide all labor , tools , facilities , materials , and services needed to perform and provide local access to the designated circuit demarcation point ( s ) identified in Appendix 1 to this PWS . These services shall include any equipment , wiring , or infrastructure to ensure the Contractor ’ s proposed solution is compatible with the Government ’ s current infrastructure without additional Government expense . Access to the local exchange shall also include operator assistance functions . These services shall not include residential or business services for non - Government entities or Government contractors . The Contractor shall follow all Federal Communications Commission ( FCC ), Public Utility Commission ( PUC ), DoW , DAF , and industry standards for this requirement . The Contractor shall provide and install transmission equipment and cables for long - distance and local exchange access and transport service circuits to the Government - provided floor space at the Government demarcation location ( s ) identified in Appendix 1 . The Contractor shall connect to Government - provided power connection points and termination frames . The Contractor shall coordinate with the Government Point of Contact ( POC ) ( primary and alternate names , emails , and telephone numbers shall be provided by the Government No Later Than ( NLT ) five days after contract award ) prior to any installation . The Government does not authorize aerial cable installations .

Montana

2026-04-29