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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF JUNE 21, 2003 FBO #0569
SOURCES SOUGHT

D -- Modification - Cell Phone / 2 Way Radio Services

Notice Date

6/19/2003
 

Notice Type

Sources Sought
 

Contracting Office

Department of the Air Force, Air Mobility Command, 89th CONS, 1419 Menoher Drive, Andrews AFB, MD, 20762-6500
 

ZIP Code

20762-6500
 

Solicitation Number

FA4416Amd01
 

Response Due

6/30/2003
 

Archive Date

7/15/2003
 

Point of Contact

John Del Barrio, Contracting Officer, Phone (301)981-2304, Fax (301)981-1910, - Penny Messina, Contract Administrator, Phone 301-981-2306, Fax 301-981-1910,
 

E-Mail Address

John.DelBarrio@andrews.af.mil, Messinap@andrews.af.mil
 

Description

This is an amendment to sources sought FA4416, posted on 17 Jun 2003. This market research is being conducted in accordance with FAR Part 10. Andrews Air Force Base is requesting information and suggestions that will be useful in soliciting a mobile communications provider that provides traditional cellular telephone service with the added capabilities of two-way radio-style functionality with both one-to one and one-to-multiple devices; 2-way text messaging, internet access and alphanumeric pager service within the device itself. The 89th Communications Squadron, Andrews AFB also requires the ability (via a web-based or other locally available solution) to manage its subscriber accounts, including ability to view billing status, make activation/deactivation and rate plan changes and a capability to update via over-the-air, phone book function. . This Statement of Work (SOW) describes the level of service requested by the 89th Communications Squadron, Andrews AFB and infrastructure (service signal coverage) requirements required from the service provider. This SOW will provide coverage, capacity and digital wireless communications service for the 89th Communications Squadron, to include; cellular telephone; radio, text, numeric messaging and data features for its subscriber devices. The 89th Communications Squadron wishes to purchase certain subscriber equipment to include radios and accessories (the ?Subscriber Equipment?), and to subscribe to the service, pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth herein. Minutes of use per month per unit shall be pooled together among all units; the pooled minutes would include cellular telephone call and radio minutes. The 89th Communications Squadron account minute pool is determined by multiplying the number of units with the same rate plan by the number of minutes included in that rate plan (example: 10 user accounts with 200 minutes each equals a minute pool with 2000 minutes that all users would use). During the Agreement Term, each subscriber unit shall be billed at one rate plan, which would be selected by the 89th Communications Squadron, Andrews AFB upon activation of the unit. Any charges in excess of the allotted number of minutes will be charged monthly to 89th Communications Squadron. The subscriber units will have the ability to connect directly (one-to-one) with any other subscriber unit on the fleet or to a pre-determined set of multiple user devices as configured by the 89th Communications Squadron, Andrews AFB. The 89th Communications Squadron, Andrews AFB would have the ability to configure such calling groups and subscriber fleet structure using its locally or web-based available system configuration tool. The subscriber units can utilize this feature throughout the defined geographical region defined as the National Capital Region, which includes the areas of Baltimore, Washington, Maryland and northern Virginia. The subscriber units will have one-way inbound, unlimited nationwide text and numeric messaging capabilities. Any charges in excess of the allotted number of minutes will be charged monthly to 89th Communications Squadron. The contractor will ensure that coverage permeates at a target objective of -85 dBM signal at 95% within the following buildings: 1050, 1413, 1558, 1535, 1539, 5016, Hanger 1, Hanger 2, Hanger 3, Hanger 4, Hanger 5, Hanger 6, Hanger 7. The contractor shall provide, at no cost to the 89th Communications Squadron, Andrews AFB, end-user training at the 89th Communications Squadron within fourteen (14) days of issuance of a delivery order/contract for the initial units, or as new features are added by modification. End-user training will consist of proper operation of the end user equipment to include all features as described above and use of the web-based program for use to manage the account. The contractor will provide training materials and present at one (1) day of training each calendar quarter during the term of this Agreement. Should training for any quarter not be required, the 89th Communications Squadron will provide written notification to the contractor at least thirty (30) days prior to the scheduled date. In the event it becomes necessary to install equipment on Andrews AFB, it shall be installed by the contractor and remain the property of the contractor subject to the terms and conditions of this agreement. Equipment shall be available for use by the 89th Communications Squadron, Andrews AFB and be used by the contractor to provide service to the 89th Communications Squadron, Andrews AFB. Prior to any installation, the contractor is instructed to notify 89th Communications Squadron specifically of the structures and/or equipment to be installed, as well as the proposed location of such structures and/or equipment. Upon completion of installation the contractor shall provide a complete listing of all equipment installed to the 89th Communications Squadron, Andrews AFB. This list shall be incorporated into and become part of the delivery order/contract via modification. The contractor shall maintain and update this equipment as necessary on a bi-annual basis to include any new equipment installed at 89th Communications Squadron. The listing shall include equipment installation date, value and associated installation costs. To the extent that the contractor agrees to share its site structures and/or equipment with other companies, or allow others to ?co-locate?, as that term is commonly used in the industry, on the site structures, the contractor must first seek and obtain from 89th Communications Squadron Commander an appropriate facilities license. Training to designated 89th Communications Squadron, Andrews AFB employees in a number mutually agreed to by the contractor and the 89th Communications Squadron, Andrews AFB (collectively the "trainers"), using the contractor's standard course, materials and methods provided to similarly situated customers, to prepare them to train the 89th Communications Squadron?s users in the use of the subscriber equipment and to provide first-echelon customer care to its users. The contractor will provide, at a minimum, two methods through which the 89th Communications Squadron will be able to manage their wireless assets. Both methods will provide the 89th Communications Squadron, Andrews AFB with the following capabilities as follows: Order handsets and accessories, manage account and handset subscriber information, activate and make service changes to the handsets, review invoices and invoice details, receive status of order activities, and submit trouble tickets for support, and to create, edit or delete user group call groups. Please enclose any industry input on standard commercial practices, commercial terms, and cancellation clauses. Small or large businesses and government entities are encouraged to furnish information to Capt John D. Del Barrio by phone at (301) 981-2304, or by fax at (301) 981-1910. Please provide your business size, technical capability, and other pertinent information. ******************SPECIAL NOTICE************** This notice shall NOT be construed as a Request for Proposal (RFP); therefore, there is no obligation on the part of the government to award a contract. The government does NOT intend to pay for any information furnished pursuant to this market research. POINTS OF CONTACT Capt John D. Del Barrio, Contracting Officer, Phone (301) 981-2304, Fax (301) 981-1270, e-mail john.delbarrio@andrews.af.mil SMSgt David R. Jungnitsch, Wireless Branch Superintendent, Phone (301) 981-0774, e-mail david.jungnitsch@andrews.af.mil PLACE OF PERFORMANCE Andrews AFB, MD 20762
 

Place of Performance

Address: 1419 Menoher Dr, Andrews AFB, MD

Zip Code: 20762

Country: USA
 

Record

SN00351943-W 20030621/030620004441 (fbodaily.com)
 

Source

FedBizOpps.gov Link to This Notice
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