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Internet Protocol Service (IPS) Technical Summary

IPS provides transport of Internet Protocol (IP) packets. IP is the primary protocol in the suite which is used for communicating data across a packet-switched internetwork. IP has the task of delivering packets to destination hosts based solely on their addresses. IPS supports a wide range of connectivity requirements that enable Government users to access the Internet as well as Government-wide intranets, and extranets.

IPS provides dedicated Internet access service on a Networx IP/MPLS (Multi-Protocol Label Switching) backbone. This IP/MPLS backbone delivers a broad range of IP transit and network interconnections tailored to meet the specific needs of Government Agencies. IPS employs the industry standard Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) with registered Autonomous System (AS) numbers as the routing protocol used to exchange routing information across the Internet.

The example shown below illustrates some of the key technical capabilities required for IPS. Agencies with both Routine and Critical Service Level Agreements (SLAs) are connected to the contractor's backbone network through contractor-provided access services that include dial-up ISDN ( Integrated Services Digital Network), DSL (Digital Subscriber Line), Ethernet, high speed cable, FRS (Frame Relay Service), PLS (Private Line Service), satellite, ATMS (Asynchronous Transfer Mode), and dial-backup. IPS will connect Agency SDP (Service Delivery Point) devices (e.g., customer routers, switches, and firewalls) as well as a wide range of equipment (e.g., notebook PCs, PDAs) to the Internet. The contractor will provide peering arrangements from the contractor's network to the internet.

Example of IPS Implementation

IPS is similar to the Internet Protocol Service offered on FTS2001 contracts. It supports the following technical capabilities:

• Peak data rates at the IPS ports as specified by the customer.
• Appropriate access to the contractors IP/MPLS backbone network including dial-up ISDN, DSL, Ethernet, high speed cable, FRS, PLS, satellite, ATMS, and dial-backup.
• Border Gateway Protocol for Networx customers with registered Autonomous System (AS) numbers.
• The contractor's network will provide:
  • Established public peering arrangements from the contractor's network to the Internet (Peering is an interconnection of administratively separate networks for the purpose of exchanging traffic between the customers of each network).
  • Established private peering arrangements from the contractor's network with redundant links to connect to private peering partners.
  • Support for Government assigned and InterNIC registered IP addresses and domain names (InterNIC is a registered service mark of the U.S. Department of Commerce. It is licensed to the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers).
  • Primary and Secondary Domain Service (DNS) to provide an authoritative name server for the customer.

The IPS feature set is described in Section C.2.4.1.2.1 of the Networx contracts (IPS Feature Set). It consists of:

• Dialup backup of dedicated ports.
• Web Based Directory Services (Optional for contractor to offer).

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

For more information on the general IPS specifications and requirements, please refer to Section C.2.4.1 of the Networx contract for technical specifications and Section B.2.4.1 for pricing.

Internet Protocol Service (IPS) Price Basics

IPS provides Agencies with Internet connectivity. CLINs are distinguished by access type:

• Embedded: One CLIN is ordered to obtain both access and transport with one rate.
• Independent (aka Access Services): A separate CLIN for the access is ordered from one contractor to connect an agency's site to another contractor's network.
• Dedicated (i.e. Dedicated Access Arrangements (DAA)): A separate CLIN for the access is ordered along with transport service from the same contractor. This is the most commonly ordered option as shown in Example 1 below.

IPS is similar to the Internet Protocol Service offered on FTS2001 contracts.

Price components required for full end-to-end service for Domestic and Non-Domestic IPS:

• IPS Transport monthly recurring charge per port.
• DAA Originating and Terminating Wireline Access (MRC) and (NRC).
• Features ordered as needed by the Agency:
  • Dialup backup of dedicated ports
  • Web Based Directory Services
• Service Enabling Devices (SEDs) may be required to implement IPS. [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 IPS. The specific details can be found within each Contractors Networx contract files and pricing notes for IPS.

For more information on the general IPS specifications and requirements, please refer to Section C.2.4.1 of the Networx contract for technical specifications and Section B.2.4.1 for pricing.