SOW - Telecom RFP Development

Datasoft Technologies

Jackson, MS

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Automotive Repair and Maintenance, Best Practices, Consulting, Documentation, Editing, Emerging Technology, Industry Standards, Information Technology & Information Systems, Information Technology Consulting, Market Trend Analysis, Network Administration/Management, Partner Sales, Procurement Specifications, Professional Services, Project Planning, Proposal Development, Proposal Writing, Purchasing/Procurement, Regulatory Compliance, Request for Proposals (RFP), Requirements Management, Requirements Validation/Verification, Risk Analysis, Service Level Agreement (SLA), Statement of Work (SOW), Technical Writing, Telecommunications, Telecommunications Industry, Vendor/Supplier Selection

LOCATION

Jackson, MS

POSTED

10 days ago

SOW- Telecom RFP Development
Hybrid: Jackson, MS
About the Job

Duration: Long term Contract Position
Location: Hybrid: Jackson, MS
Pay rate: Hourly
Job ID: 160672

Overview:
The client is seeking Telecom RFP Development through the following:
Responsibilities:
A. Discovery and Current-State Assessment The provider shall:

• Review RFP 5000 and related materials as background and context
• Identify:
o Services that should be retained
o Services requiring modernization or restructuring
o Services or technologies that should not be rebid
• Conduct structured discovery sessions with ITS staff to understand:
o Current statewide telecommunications usage
o Governance, operational, and procurement standards and constraints
o Desired future-state capabilities for RFP 6000.

B. Network Advisory Council (NAC) Support

The provider, under the direction of the Telecommunications Director, shall assist ITS in forming and facilitating a Network Advisory Council, consisting of representatives from separate logical entities throughout the state, as identified by ITS.
Responsibilities include:
• Supporting agency outreach and engagement
• Planning and facilitating NAC meetings and working sessions on-site at ITS
• Structuring discussions to gather agency input on:
o Service requirements
o Pain points
o Future needs
• Documenting and validating agency feedback
• Ensuring agency input is incorporated into RFP 6000 technical specifications

The intent of the NAC is to:

• Represent agencies early in the process
• Validate requirements before specifications are finalized
• Ensure statewide alignment while allowing for input from other local entities

C. On-Site Engagement

The provider shall maintain a regular on-site presence as required by ITS to support:
• Working sessions with ITS staff
o Project kickoff and initiation, vendor is expected to be onsite at least once per week.
• Agency or logical entity stakeholder meetings
• Specification drafting and review sessions
The provider shall designate a primary engagement lead responsible for coordination,
continuity, and overall delivery.

D. RFP 6000 Technical Specification Development

The provider shall utilize a team that includes qualified technical writers and telecom subject matter experts with demonstrated experience developing procurement-ready specifications for large-scale public-sector telecommunications solicitations. The provider team shall be responsible for drafting, editing, and ensuring clarity, consistency, and compliance across all category specifications.
Specifications shall include, at a minimum:
• Service descriptions and scope
• Minimum technical and operational requirements
• Performance expectations and SLAs
• Reporting and compliance requirements
• Transition, implementation, and migration considerations

Specifications must be:

• Vendor-neutral
• Scalable and flexible enough to accommodate evolving technologies over the contract term
• Aligned with current industry standards and best practices
• Written in clear language suitable for competitive procurement

E. Market and Industry Advisory

The provider shall:
• Provide insight into telecommunications market trends
• Advise on service models and contracting approaches (without recommending specific vendors)
• Assist ITS in ensuring RFP 6000 is structured to promote competition, innovation, and long-term viability
Deliverables
At a minimum, the provider shall deliver:

1. Project Work Plan

o Timeline, milestones, and engagement approach
o On-site and NAC engagement schedule

2. Current-State and Gap Assessment Summary

o Summary of legacy services identified
o Recommendations for modernization
o Recommendations for removal
o Recommendations for emerging technologies
o Identified risks and considerations

3. Network Advisory Council Artifacts

o Agendas and materials
o Attendance records
o Summarized agency feedback and decisions

4. Draft RFP 6000 Technical Specifications

o Draft specifications for all categories
o Iterative revisions incorporating ITS and agency feedback

5. Final RFP 6000 Technical Specifications

o Submission-ready technical sections aligned with ITS standards
Additional (at ITS request):
• Coordination of evaluation criteria and scoring guidance
• Vendor Q&A support language
• Executive-level summary materials
• Instructions for Use documentation.

Qualification:
Required Skills/Experience

Vendor must state qualifications to include organization of the company, number of years in business, number of years products/services of similar scope/size to this project have been sold, partnerships, etc.

Reference Requirements

• The Vendor must furnish three (3) references of similar scope and size to this project that will bear witness to the Vendor’s experience and qualifications in drafting technical telecom specifications.
• Required information includes customer contact name, address, telephone number, email address, and engagement starting and ending dates nThe provider shall include a dedicated technical writer and telecom subject matter experts responsible for drafting, editing, and ensuring consistency of all RFP 6000 technical specifications. The provider should provide details concerning the following:
• Experience developing large-scale telecommunications RFPs
• Experience in public-sector or multi-agency environments
• Ability to facilitate stakeholder and advisory groups
• Availability of qualified personnel for on-site engagement
• Independence from telecommunications vendors responding to RFP 6000
• Knowledge of:

Carrier services
Managed network services
Cloud and modern telecom architecture Conflict of Interest

The winning Provider selected to design the requirements, specifications, or evaluation criteria for this project is strictly prohibited from submitting a proposal, either as a prime contractor, sub- contractor, or consultant, for any subsequent Request for Proposal (RFP) or procurement related to the design project.
All potential conflicts of interest must be disclosed in the Provider’s proposal.

About our Company
DataSoft Technologies is a highly recognized provider of professional IT Consulting services in the US. Founded in 1994, DataSoft Technologies, Inc. provides staff augmentation services for Information Technology and Automotive Services. Our team member benefits include:

Paid Holidays/Paid Time Off (PTO)
Medical/Dental Insurance Group
Accident/Critical Illness Insurance
Life Insurance
401 (K)

About the Company

Datasoft Technologies

Incorporated in 1994, DataSoft Technologies, Inc. is a customer-focused consulting and staffing services organization that provides solutions across all disciplines of business, including Engineering, Finance, Information Technology, Professional, Consulting, and software development. Its staff augmentation and business solutions provide a flexible, integrated workforce available for contract to hire—or permanent placement—with companies in the private and public business sectors. The company serves a broad range of businesses in the automotive, financial services, insurance, manufacturing, media and entertainment, software and telecommunications industries.

COMPANY SIZE

20 to 49 employees

INDUSTRY

Computer/IT Services

FOUNDED

1994

WEBSITE

http://www.datasoft-tech.com

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