PROVIDE, INSTALL, AND MAINTAIN A 1GB ETHERNET FROM TWO POINTS IN NC

This is a controlled access requirement, and attachments will be made available only to entities with a DITCO Basic Agreement. Access requests must include the requestor’s UEI or CAGE code for verification purposes; any requests submitted without this identifying information will be rejected. If access request has not been approved/rejected within 24 hours, please send email to [email protected]. **Note: This solicitation is also available to download via IDEAS** 1. Log into IDEAS: https://ideas.govcloud.disa.mil/suite/ 2. Navigate to the “Solicitations” tab located at the top left 3. Select the “Solicitation Package” icon to download the requirement This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number (referenced above) is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ) for telecommunications services. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular and DFARS publications current at the time of posting. This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The small business size standard is 1500 employees. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov. The provisions and clauses that apply to this acquisition are identified in the DITCO Basic Agreement and the attached RFQ. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 517121. All quoted prices shall be identified as monthly recurring charges and/or non-recurring charges. CLINs shall include item descriptions, quantities, and units of measure as indicated in the IQO Deskbook. The requested quote due date, service date, description of requirement, place of performance and POC information are outlined in the attached solicitation. The product and service code for this telecommunications requirement is DG11. The lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) source selection process will be used to evaluate quote(s). Details of the specific evaluation criteria and the date/time offers are due can be found in the attachment.