ESnet OWS Request for Information

I. Scope:This RFI pertains to ESnet's requirements within the United States of America and it territories for Optical Wavelength Services (OWS) from the General Services Administration (GSA) Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions (EIS).II. Purpose:The purpose of this RFI is to solicit statements of interest, conduct market research, as well as industry recommendations to further inform ESnet of industry best practices and vendor capabilities as it relates to optical wavelength services provided under the EIS. ESnet is currently planning for the construction of its next generation network. One of the options for that network is to outsource optical wavelength services and this RFI is to explore the viability of those services to be provided via the GSA EIS contract.(see attached pdf document for additional details) Contact Information: Karen Lingua, Head of Technology & Goods Procurement, Phone 5104864441, Email klingua@lbl.gov - Brookin Gore, EIS Response Reviewer, Phone 510-486-5452, Email bjgore@es.net Office Address :1 Cyclotron Road Berkeley CA 94720 Location: Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory Set Aside: