Description: This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 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.

This acquisition will utilize full and open competition; there are no set asides for small businesses. For this acquisition, a concern will be considered small under NAICS 517110 with size standard of less than 1500 employees.

Simplified procurement procedures will be used for this acquisition per FAR Part 12 and FAR 13 utilizing the test program under FAR 13.5. This acquisition is subject to FAR Part 15 regarding contracting by negotiation.

In accordance with Air Force (AF) Instruction 33-111, the 38th CEG is the only authorized contracting office to order local exchange telephone services for the AF including Air National Guard, AF Reserve and AF recruiting offices. 38 CEG/PKK has a requirement, on an as-needed basis, for acquiring local telephone exchange services for all AF sites throughout the United States (CONUS). This CSA will have a seven year period of performance. Local telecommunications services shall include, as a minimum but not limited to, local access for ISDN PRI's, local exchange trunks, transport channels, point-to-point circuits, commercial business lines, internet services, voice mail, directory number and number portability, operator and directory assistance, local and Intra-LATA access, and interconnection with Inter-LATA exchange carrier.

The scope of the work to be acquired is set forth in the Statement of Work (SOW). The SOW and Schedule B are available for download via WWW.FBO.GOV.