SOLICITATION NOTICE
D -- Installation of Fiber Optic Line
- Notice Date
- 7/21/2011
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 335921
— Fiber Optic Cable Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- U.S. Department of State, Western Hemisphere Posts, U.S. Embassy, Mexico City, Paseo de la Reforma 305, Col. Cuauhtemoc, C.P. 06500, Mexico City D.F., Non-U.S., Mexico
- ZIP Code
- 00000
- Solicitation Number
- SMX53011Q0501
- Archive Date
- 8/20/2011
- Point of Contact
- Zen Zebley, Phone: 525550802641, Autumn K. Oakley, Phone: 525550802000
- E-Mail Address
-
ZebleyZ@state.gov, OakleyAK@state.gov
(ZebleyZ@state.gov, OakleyAK@state.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business
- Description
- BACKGROUND The US Embassy Mexico City is requiring a service to install a fiber optic line into a secure location in Mexico. SCOPE OF WORK The contractor shall install 12 Strand Single Mode Fiber between the nearest public access communications juncture and a site to be designated by NAS. The contractor will provide a minimum 32 MB of data transmission capability. The cable must be installed in tunnels that pre-exist on the property or if necessary, in trenches as applicable. When digging trenches must be used particular caution to not disturb other utility lines. Telephone poles do exist on the property and shall be utilized in the installation of the fiber optic cable. The current estimated fiber optic dielectric cable necessary is 1100 meters. The fiber line needs to be connected to the main building and to the existing current configuration. All copper cable, UTP Jumper Cords and UTP Patch Cords must be installed following TIA/EIA standards for CAT5e and or CAT6 applications. All cable will be electronically tested and labeled to meet industry standards or additional special instructions received from the end user. All fiber will be installed in locking wall jacks or rack mounted fiber distribution cabinets. All fiber distribution cabinets will be equipped with Duplex SC Fiber adaptive panels and must have room for additional growth. In addition, the contractor shall provide the necessary satellite equipment to receive satellite programming from a local distributor. Currently, the designated location has two different providers: SKY Satellite and Direct TV (Dish TV). The contractor will have to meet the end user preference. Distribution of the satellite signal will be distributed to 13 signal boxes to be determined by the end user. Subscription services will be paid and administered by the contractor on annual basis and renewed on a continuous basis up to 5 years. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE The period of time for this will be within 30 calendar days from contract award. PLACE OF PERFROMANCE Work under this project shall be performed at a site to be disclosed upon awarding the contract. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: •Contractors must be U.S. citizens and must possess a minimum (active) U.S. government SECRET security clearance. Clearance certifications must be passed to the Regional Security Officer, U.S. Embassy Mexico City before work begins. •The U.S. contractor may sub-contract the work with private sector companies in Mexico. •All personnel employed or subcontracted to perform the work described in this scope of work must be level 3/3 Spanish speakers (fluent in speaking and reading) •Due to the sensitivity of this project and the needs of the Government of Mexico client agency, the contractor may not perform work with the use of translators-interpreters •Before beginning performance, the contractor will conduct a site visit to determine the best way to implement the project. •The contractor, or sub-contractor, warrants that for a period of two (2) years after formal acceptance by the Department of State all supplies, hardware, software and communications capabilities furnished under this contract will be free from defects in material or workmanship and will conform with all requirements of the client at the site.
- Web Link
-
FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/State/WHA/Mexico/SMX53011Q0501/listing.html)
- Place of Performance
- Address: Mexico, United States
- Record
- SN02506039-W 20110723/110721234950-c9bf7749655c1752bf971ba8191249ec (fbodaily.com)
- Source
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