SPECIAL NOTICE
99 -- Dedicated Network Telecommunications Services (DNTS) - INDUSTRY DAY
- Notice Date
- 3/15/2021 12:12:59 PM
- Notice Type
- Special Notice
- Contracting Office
- FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION
- ZIP Code
- 00000
- Response Due
- 3/25/2021 12:00:00 PM
- Archive Date
- 06/01/2021
- Description
- Purpose of this posting is to post the DRAFT POWER POINT SLIDE� ************************************* ************************************* The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Communications, Information and Network Programs (CINP) Group provides life-cycle management for the support and transformation of FAA�s enterprise communications services to meet evolving National Airspace System (NAS) and non-NAS requirements.� The FAA�s Airport Cable Loop System Sustainment program replaces existing on-airport, copper-based, FAA-owned signal/control cable lines that have deteriorated.� Obsolete underground telecommunications cable infrastructure systems are vulnerable to failure and could cause flight delays related to outages. �These cables feed airport surveillance radar, air/ground communications, and navigational systems data and information to the air traffic control tower, and operational and maintenance information to FAA-staffed facilities.� With fiber replacing the aging copper infrastructure, there is a need for end equipment Synchronous Optical Network (SONET) Dedicated Network Telecommunications Services (DNTS). The planned DNTS acquisition strategy will procure Commercial-Off-The Shelf (COTS) fiber optics multiplexer equipment that meets all requirements as defined in the FAA SONET DNTS Specification (FAA-P-2978d) for the Airport Cable Loop (ACL) Program.� In addition, it will procure software, program management, and logistics support services as described in the Statement of Work (SOW). The DNTS Program Office will hold a VIRTUAL INDUSTRY DAY on TUESDAY, MARCH 30, 2021, APPROX (9 - 4) pm EST, via online collaborative webinar media.� The purpose of the industry day is to: Provide a brief program overview of the DTNS, including the mission need, the current state, and the envisioned future state. Describe the requirements for Operational Capabilities Testing (OCT). Describe the Logistics Support Environment and Requirements. Present a high-level DNTS acquisition timeline. Request industry feedback and provide responses to industry questions. DRAFT versions of the Statement of Work, ATTACH J-1 FAA-P-2978d, and the Question/Comment Spreadsheet have been provided.� The FAA intends to�post the DRAFT Power Point Deck as an Amendment to this point as soon as it becomes available. The FAA requests that all questions industry may have be forwarded via email to the Contracting Officer PRIOR� to�their registration in the provided excel format�to ensure that the FAA has adequate time to review and address as part of the FAA presentation.� ALL QUESTIONS/COMMENTS are due to the Contracting Officer NLT FRIDAY, MARCH 19, 2021 at 3 pm EST. This industry day event is intended to provide program updates and solicit feedback from industry on the acquisition approach for the COTS Hardware, Software and Program management / Logistics support requirements. Interested parties must register to participate in this VIRTUAL INDUSTRY DAY event no later than THURSDAY, MARCH�25, 2021 at 3PM EDT.�� The FAA will confirm attendance no later than MONDAY, MARCH 29, 2021�and provide the webcast access information.�� Registration Requests:� For those interested in attending this event, please submit your request to 9-AJW-DNTSinfo@faa.gov with the following information: Company name, address, Cage�/ DUNNS Attendee name(s) (limit two per company) Each Attendee�s phone number; and individual email address Using the attached Question & Comment Spreadsheet:�� List of program�questions related to the FAA�s DTNS acquisition approach Please do not reach out to the Program Office or any member of the Program Office.� All inquiries are to be submitted by email to the Contracting Officer�s attention. Disclaimer This is not a screening information request (SIR) or request for proposal. The FAA is not seeking or accepting unsolicited proposals. The FAA is seeking interested sources that are capable of fulfilling the FAA�s requirements. In accordance with A.M.S. Policy 3.2.1.2.1, this announcement is to share information and solicit statements of interest and capabilities from interested business concerns. This announcement also seeks to identify potential and interested vendors for this work, including groups of business teams. For questions about FAA�s acquisition policies, please visit https://fast.faa.gov, which provides the FAA�s Acquisition Management System (AMS) Policy and Guidance as well as provisions and clauses used by the FAA in its acquisitions. Participation in this virtual industry day is voluntary.� Submissions in response to this announcement must be relevant to the subject of the industry day planned agenda.� Responses will be reviewed by U.S. Government employees and a limited number of Government support contractors working under non-disclosure agreements. Any proprietary or confidential information contained in any industry submissions that should not be released to the public should be appropriately marked, and industry should be prepared to provide justification to the FAA of such designations if requested.� The hosting of this Virtual Industry Day in no way alters the FAA�s obligations under existing law, including any duties owed by the FAA under the Freedom of Information Act.��
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