Networx Unit Pricer

GSA provides Combined Services (CS) as a collection of separate Networx telecommunications services, packaged into a single service at a flat rate price. An Agency can utilize CS to procure core voice telecommunication services for its needs from a single source, at a predictable monthly cost. Additional features are available to provide flexible service plans that support Agency business needs.

The core CS service is a packaged voice service providing unlimited use of local, regional, and domestic long distance (CONUS and OCONUS) service. The core service supports analog, ISDN BRI and PRI, analog trunk, and T1 local loop types.

CS complies with the connectivity requirements for the individual services being combined. The connectivity requirements of the core CS are listed in Section C.2.2.1.1 Voice Service (VS) of the Networx Contract, and those of the optional services are listed in Sections C.2.4.1 Internet Protocol Service (IPS), C.2.2.3 Toll Free Service (TFS), and C.2.14.1 Cellular/Personal Communications Service (CPCS).

The Networx Request for Proposal (RFP) also included optional packages to bundle the basic core package with other services, such as Calling Card Service (Authorization Codes), Internet Protocol Service (IPS), Toll Free Service (TFS), and Cellular/Personal Communications Service (CPCS) as described in Sections C.2.2.1.2.1, C.2.4.1, C.2.2.3 and C.2.14.1 respectively. However, none of the Networx contractors offer these CS options at this time.

CS will support the full range of technical capabilities that are available in comparable commercial offerings.

Mandatory CS Technical Capabilities

The following CS Technical Capabilities are mandatory:

• Local, regional toll and domestic long distance (CONUS and OCONUS) calling capabilities with unlimited usage in a single combined service package.
• A portfolio of standard features with unlimited usage as defined in the list of features in the section below.
• Contractor flexibility to supplement the core CS service with additional optional offerings such as non-domestic calling, wireless, toll free service, and Internet services.
• A single invoice for all services included in the CS offering.
• Compliance with all applicable local and FCC regulatory requirements including Local Number Portability (LNP), directory assistance, and emergency services (911 or E911) requirements.
• Non-domestic dialing (a CS feature. See below). Non-domestic calling can be restricted if requested by a subscribing Agency.

CS Features

CS provides the service features listed below and described in detail in Networx Contract Section C.2.6.1.2.1:

• Call Forwarding (All, Busy, No Answer).
• Call Transfer.
• Call Waiting.
• Caller ID.
• Caller ID Block.
• Remote Access to Call Forwarding.
• Speed Dial.
• Three Way Calling.
• Voice Mail.
• Calling Card Service*.
• Internet Service*.
• Non-Domestic Calling Service.
• Toll Free Calling Service*.
• Wireless Service*.

* The optional Calling Card Service, Internet Service, Toll Free Calling Service, and Wireless Service features were included in the Networx RFP, but are not currently provided by the Networx contractors.

Also, please note that the list of the features available for the Networx Enterprise Contracts is same as that from the Networx Universal Contracts with the exception that all Enterprise features were optional for contractors to bid.

Each Networx contractor may provide variations or alternatives to the offering and pricing for CS. The specific details can be found within each contractor's Networx contract files and pricing notes for CS.

For more information on the general CS specifications and requirements, please refer to Section C.2.6.1 of the Networx contract for technical specifications and Section B.2.6.1 for pricing.

CS Price Basics

CS provides Government users with unlimited local, regional toll, and domestic long distance voice services bundled into a single, core package from a single service provider. CS provides local "dial-tone" as well as long distance voice as part of the core service. The CS Core Package offers unlimited usage of local, regional toll and domestic long distance services and five (5) local loop types:

• Analog.
• ISDN BRI.
• ISDN PRI.
• Analog Trunk.
• T1.

CS is priced in CONUS and OCONUS. Within the CONUS region, prices are differentiated by state. For the OCONUS region, prices are based on the Country/Jurisdiction ID where the service is provided. The specific locations where service is available can be found within each contractor's Networx contract files and pricing notes for CS. Agencies may also want to confirm specific coverage requirements with the contractor to ensure availability at a specific location.

An NRC is required for the installation of a new local loop. However, if the Agency already has an existing local loop from the contractor, the NRC does not apply. The following features are included in the basic service MRC:

• Call Forwarding (All, Busy, No Answer).
• Call Transfer.
• Call Waiting.
• Caller ID.
• Caller ID Block.
• Remote Access to Call Forwarding.
• Speed Dial.
• Three Way Calling.
• Voice Mail.
• Non-Domestic Calling Service.

Non-Domestic Calling Service (NDCS) is offered at a percent discount off of the per six-second increment charges for the Voice Service (VS) as defined in Section B.2.2.1. CS is a service that was not offered on the FTS2001 contracts, but is similar to MAA capabilities.

The Networx RFP included optional packages to bundle the basic core package with other services (e.g. Internet Service, Toll Free Service, etc.). At this time none of the Networx contractors offer these options.

Price components required for CS Core Package:

1. Basic service consisting of either:
   1. Including local loop (NRC and MRC per line).
   2. Without local loop (MRC per line).
2. Non-Domestic Calling Service (% discount off usage per six-second increment).
3. Features are included in the basic service MRC.
4. Service Enabling Devices (SEDs) may be required to implement CS. [Please note that SEDs under Networx replace the FTS2001 User-to-Network Interfaces and Access Adaptation Functions (UNIs/AAFs). SEDs may differ between Networx providers. The pricing structure for SEDs provides for either a one-time payment or monthly term payments for purchase, plus a NRC for installation and a MRC for maintenance.]

Each Networx contractor may provide variations or alternatives to the offering and pricing for CS. The specific details can be found within each contractor's Networx contract files and pricing notes for CS.

For more information on the general CS specifications and requirements, please refer to Section C.2.6.1 of the Networx contract for technical specifications and Section B.2.6.1 for pricing.