The intent of this Request for Proposals (RFP) is to gather specific technical and pricing information on commercially available voice telecommunication services and equipment required by the U.S. House of Representatives (House).  Offerors can compete for one or both of the following requirements: (1) Services, including: Infrastructure Maintenance, e.g. Preventive Maintenance and Sustainment - support and service of all voice related hardware, software, wiring, and related adjuncts (Infrastructure); Repair and Service Restoration- detection and resolution of errors and alarms as well as repair of defective equipment and Automated Order Entry and Tracking System; Performance of all Station Moves, Adds, Changes, and Disconnects (MACDs); Miscellaneous Fixed Price Activities and associated switchroom work - and (2) Equipment Sales, i.e. Equipment and associated parts necessary to sustain and improve voice communications for the House.

 Awards will be made to the responsible Offerors whose proposals represent the greatest value in terms of technical capability, operations management approach, past performance, and price.  Single or multiple IDIQ (indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity) type contracts will be awarded.  The contracts will have a base period of performance of three (3) years plus two option periods of one (1) year each, for a total period not to exceed five (5) years.  It is intended that the products and services selected will fulfill the communications needs of the House for at least five years.  The House anticipates making award by the third quarter of calendar year 2008.

 The solicitation may be downloaded from the House web site: http://www.house.gov/cao-opp/currentsol.shtml.  Solicitation questions must be submitted via email to jim.caskey@mail.house.gov by Monday May 19, 2008.  A pre-proposal conference is scheduled for Wednesday May 21, 2008.  Questions and answers will be published in an amendment to the solicitation.  Please refer to the solicitation for additional details regarding conference registration and proposal submission.  The deadline for receipt of proposals is June 5, 2008.  The House is not responsible for the accuracy of information republished by third parties without the approval of the Contracting Officer.