U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Division of Contracts, Attn: Linda Wise MS-T-7I2, Washington, D.C. 20555

D -- LOCAL TELEPHONE SERVICES FOR REGION 3 SOL RS-RG3-00-231 DUE 090999 POC Anita Hughes, Contract Specialist on (301) 415-6526 for any contractual questions. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with FAR 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation NO. RS-RG3-00-231 herein is a Request for Proposal (RFP). This RFP is for full and open competition and the SIC Code is 4813. The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) intends to issue a Commercial Item, Firm Fixed Price, Delivery Order contract for providing local telecommunication services from a local exchange carrier (LEC) to NRC's Region III office located in Lisle, Illinois. The period of performance will be for five (5) years. BACKGROUND: NRC's Region III Office telecommunication services to support emergency and back-up data, voice and video connectivity is currently provided by Ameritech. The connectivity is supported by one of the following: PBX interconnections, analog circuits withor without modems (3002), T1 circuits (1.544Mbps), dedicated pair (48F), Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN),and Digital Data Service (DDS). The current telephone numbers for the Region III office are 630-929-9500 thru 9999; 630-810-4370 through 4380; 630-515-1078, 1096, 1102, 1249, 1259, 1278, 1299; and 630-515-0508, 0593, 9622, 9685, 9722, 9787, 9915, and 9931. These telephone numbers are brought to the PBX via 2 T1 carrier systems; one T1 has 19 DOD circuits and 5 two-way trunks and the other T1 has 19 DID circuits and 5 two-way trunks). In addition, there are 20 central office trunks (both ways) and 13 FTS access lines. SCOPE: The Contractor shall provide telecommunication services, including all local services, emergency, and back up service to the demarcation point of the Region III office located at 801 Warrenville Road, Lisle Illinois. The services may include, but are not limited to, providing Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN), 3003, 48F, Digital Data Service (DDS), high-capacity digital service (T1), Switched Multi megabit Data Service (SMDS) Frame Delay, FDDI Network Service (FNS), and Measures Business (1Mbs) lines/circuits supporting voice, data and video. It is noted that occasionally the NRC Project Officer (PO) may require service from the LEC contractor on a one-time temporary basis for locations other than the Region III office. Any additional locations will be within the LEC service area and if service is required for more than 30 days, a modification to the resultant contract will be issued. ORDERING INFORMATION Within 1 working day of contract award, the Contractor shall provide the NRC PO with procedures to be used to obtain services outside of Region III's normal business hours; 8:00 AM to 4:45 PM, Eastern Standard Time. The procedures shall include a primary and alternate telephone number and name(s) of individuals to contact. The NRC may require work to be performed on an emergency or routine basis. Work to be performed on an emergency basis shall require a two-hour response time from the time the NRC PO or designee initiates the call. Work to be performed on a routine basis shall require a four-hour response time from the time the NRC PO or designee initiates the call. The NRC PO or designee will initiate a work order/request to the Contractor using the NRC Form 768, Request for Telecommunications. All trouble calls will be followed up in writing within five (5) working days using an NRC Form 768. This form must have the signature of the PO or designee as approval for the Contractor to initiate/complete the work. This form will include the following information. This form will include the following information: (1) Type of request (routine or emergency)/replacement, repair, fabrication, or installation, etc., (2) Location and type of service required, i.e., type of equipment to be installed or repaired, no dial tone, etc., and (3) Name and telephone number of the NRC point of contact who will provide additional information and/or facility access as required. The NRC PO or designee will be the only individuals authorized to initiate work order/request/trouble calls. The NRC will not be held liable for any cost incurred by the Contractor for performance of any work in response to a work order/request/trouble call initiated by an unauthorized individual. PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS All LEC Contractor's technical personnel providing services under the resultant contract shall have the requisite qualifications and experience to perform the required work. These qualifications and experience shall be in the following areas: installation and maintenance of specialized equipment such as fiber optics; cable design, fabrication, installation and removal; fault isolation techniques, trouble-shooting, diagnostic equipment utilization, initiation of corrective action; and (3) the ability to distinguish and interpret color codes and identify circuit/line termination points. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS The NRC uses leased telecommunications services from the LEC that supports voice, data, and video at Region III. The Contractor shall provide telecommunications services that support voice, data, and video connectivity at various speeds; interface with Fujitsu 960PBX system; include unblocked access and interface into the Federal Telecommunications System (FTS) 2000/2001 network for long distance service, and interface with commercial long distance carriers. The Contractor shall provide number portability for all numbers currently in use at the Region III location. The Contractor shall provide 24-hour emergency maintenance service for equipment and to support connectivity, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Emergency maintenance will be requested by verbal and/or written request from the NRC Project Officer (PO) or designee. The Contractor shall provide, at no charge, all contractor-furnished services and equipment, trouble and/or fault isolation and diagnostic testing in accordance with industry standards and shall initiate corrective action after notifying the PO. The LEC Contractor shall engineer, install, and/or modify and maintain the telecommunications services at the Region III location. These services will be requested by the PO or designee on an NRC Work Order Request from (NRC Form 768, "Request for Telecommunications") and will include, but may not be limited to: (1) Analyzing telecommunications support provided and make recommendations for upgrade, change, or improvement to the NRC Project Officer; (2) Maintaining the telecommunications services which support NRC's Region III office; (3) Engineering, installation, modification, maintenance, relocation, and/or removal of the following: measured business (IBMs) lines; integrated services digital network (ISDN); 3002, 48F circuits; Digital Data Service (DDS); High Capacity Digital Service (T1); Centrex; Switched Multi megabit Data Service (SMDS); frame relay; and DDI Network Service (FNS). NOTE: Data service/circuits are understood to be those data transport facilities between demarcation points. Any extension of service beyond that point will be furnishedin accordance with the time and material charge(s) reflected in the resultant contract. Performing trouble-shooting and /or fault isolation and diagnostic testing shall be in accordance with industry standards and initiating corrective action, as required on all contractor-furnished services and equipment. When it is determined that NRC's equipment is at fault for a specific problem, the LEC Contractor's technician shall note on the work order for the specific problem, all action(s) taken to determine the source of the fault, and shall notify the NRC PO immediately. If, in performing the repair or follow-up, it is determined that the specific problem was actually related to contractor-provided services or equipment, any or all charges to NRC for correction of the fault shall be credited on the subsequent monthly invoice. The Contractor may be required to coordinate with other NRC service providers in conjunction with the NRC PO in order to correct problems and restore communications. Any dispute concerning the responsible ownership of the malfunction will be subject to the "Disputes Clause" of the resultant contract. The LEC Contractor shall not make modifications, alterations, or changes to any existing NRC telecommunications configuration unless authorized in writing by the NRC PO or PO's designee. The LEC Contractor shall not disable, by-pass or otherwise render inoperative any safety device within the NRC telecommunications configuration. The LEC contractor shall report to the NRC PO any situation that could cause system failure or the degradation of telecommunications services and recommend possible corrective action. ADDITIONAL CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES -- The LEC Contractor shall: (1) be responsible for ensuring that all areas in which work is performed are left broom clean and free of debris; (2) remove and replace ceiling tiles associated with maintenance or installation of telecommunication services; (3) and remove all debris and scrap wire generated in the performance of the contract; (4) repairand return to original condition, at no cost to the Government, all surfaces (to include, but not limited to floors, walls, ceilings, doors and windows) which are damaged or marred by contractor personnel; and (5) ensure that all moves, additions, or changes to the LEC contractor-furnished and installed telecommunications services are approved by the NRC PO or designee. The Government will not be responsible for any changes made to LEC contractor furnished and/or installed services that are not approved by the NRC PO or designee. COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS The LEC Contractor shall provide services in accordance with the rates, terms and conditions set forth in the applicable tariffs of the contractor, as filed with, and approved by, the Illinois Public Utility Commission and/or the Federal Communications Commission. Contractor services shall be in conformance with all applicable accepted Industry and Federal standards such as those standards maintained or established by the Electronic Industries Association, Telecommunication Industries Association, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Federal Information Processing Standards, Rural Electrification Administration, and Federal Communications Commission. In addition, contractor work shall meet the standards established in the National Electric Code, Local Building Code, National Fire Code, and State and Local Fire Codes. NRC RESPONSIBILITIES The NRC will provide the LEC contractor with security for the telecommunications distribution system room and wire closets; access to buildings and offices requiring telecommunications services; and information for any government furnished equipment requiring interconnection with the LEC telecommunications equipment. PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS -- PRICING: This is a five year contract. The offeror shall submit completed copies of the price/cost schedule for service call charges, service transfer/initiation fees. All LEC regulated price/cost shall be in accordance with FAR 32.232-6, "Payment under Communication Service Contracts with Common Carriers," and shall be in accordance with the Public Utility Commission's rate plan, which shall be attached to the completed price/cost schedule. EVALUATION FACTORS In accordance with FAR Clause 52.212-2(a), the following technical evaluation factors shall be used to evaluate offerors: (1) Past Performance (50 points). and (2) Corporate Experience and Qualifications (50 points). For Past Performance, the offeror shall demonstrate successful performance on past contracts for work similar to this requirement. Provide information for three (3) contracts performed by your organization over the past 3 years that are similar in size and scope for the same or similar services, including contract numbers, points of contact; technical and contractual and current telephone numbers, value of contract and term of contract; list any current commitments with other organizations, Government and/or commercial, for the same or similar effort. The NRC will contract these references provided and requestthey complete a survey questionnaire. This information will be used to evaluate the degree of your organization's success in past performance. In order to demonstrate Corporate Experience and Qualifications, the offeror shall: Describe in detail your organization's ability to meet all of the requirements as stated herein and the ability to provide uninterrupted service during and after any transition between service providers. The technical proposal shall not exceed 30 pages in length, and must demonstrate your organization's ability to provide services to: support voice, data, and video connectivity at various speeds; interface with the Fujitsu 9600 PBX system; provide unblocked access and iterface into the Federal Telecommunications System (FTS) 2000/2001 network for long distance service, and interface with commercial long distance carriers. Your technical proposal must demonstrate that your organization is capable of providing number portability for all phone numbers currently in use at the Region 3 location. In addition, for those organizations other than the incumbent, a transition plan must be included with the technical proposal which provides all steps required to change service providers and includes the associated completion dates for each step. The technical proposal must demonstrate your organizations ability to provide 24-hour system monitoring, maintenance, and customer service support; and to provide services to engineer, install, and/or modify the telecommunications services at the Region 3 location. The completion and submission to us of the above items will constitute your offer. Your offer must communicate your unconditional agreement to the terms and conditions in this solicitation. Your failure or refusal to agree to any of the terms and conditions of this solicitation or your imposition of additional conditions as well as any material omissions will constitute a deficiency which may make your offer unacceptable to us. Caution: You are hereby notified that all information provided in your offer, must be accurate, truthful, and complete to the best of your knowledge and belief. The NRC will rely upon all representations made by your organization both in the evaluation process and for the performance of the work by the organization selected for award. You shall submit through your offer, full and complete information to permit the Government to make a thorough evaluation and a sound determination that your organization will have a reasonable likelihood of meeting the requirements and objectives of this procurement. The NRC intends to award without discussions. Nevertheless, the Agency may hold discussions and request revised offers, if necessary. . The following incorporated provisions and clauses are applicable to this solicitation: 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items; 52.212-2, Evaluation Commercial Items; 52;212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items; 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Condition Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders Commercial Items; 52.233-3, Protest After Award; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; 52.225-3, Buy American Act; 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer Other than Central Contractor Registration; 52.216-18, Ordering; 52.216-19, Order Limitations; 52.216-21, Requirements; 52.216-22, Indefinite Quantity. TIMELY RECEIPT OF PROPOSALS: Your proposal must be received by the date and time indicated below. Proposals sent through the U.S. Postal Service must be addressed to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Division of Contracts and Property Management, Mail Stop T-7I2, Washington, DC 20555. The RFP No. RS-RG3-00-231 must be clearly written on the outside of the sealed envelope or package containing your proposal. All hand-carried proposals including those delivered by private delivery services (e.g., Federal Express and Airborne Express) must be delivered to the loading dock security station located at 11555 Rockville Pike, Rockville, Maryland 20852 and received in the depository located in Room T-7I2. All offerors shall allow extra time for internal mail distribution. NRC is a secure facility with perimeter access-control and NRC personnel are only available to receive hand-carried proposals during normal working hours, 7:30 AM -- 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday, excluding Federal Holidays For a copy of the price/cost schedule or inquiries referencing this solicitation, please contact Anita Hughes, Contract Specialist (301-415-6526). Any interested parties must request a copy of the price/cost schedule. Offerors who wish to be considered must submit three (3) copies of their offer; technical and cost, on company letterhead along with any commercial literature or brochures available. Offers are due by 3:00 PM, Eastern Standard Time, on September 9, 1999 to the attention of Anita Hughes, Contract Specialist, at the above address. No fax or telephonic bids will be accepted. Posted 08/24/99 (W-SN371876). (0236)

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