SOURCES SOUGHT
D -- Cable Television Services
- Notice Date
- 12/6/2004
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 515120
— Television Broadcasting
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Air Force, Air Education and Training Command, Randolph AFB - 12th Contracting Office, 395 B Street West Suite 2, Randolph AFB, TX, 78150-4525
- ZIP Code
- 78150-4525
- Solicitation Number
- Reference-Number-SCXR121704
- Response Due
- 12/17/2004
- Archive Date
- 1/1/2005
- Description
- Contracting Office Address Department of the Air Force, Air Education and Training Command, Randolph AFB Contracting Office, 395 B Street West Suite 2, Randolph AFB, TX, 78150-4525 Description Department of the Air Force, Air Education and Training Command (AETC), Directorate of Communications & Information, Randolph Air Force Base, Texas is seeking sources capable of providing commercial television services to thirteen geographically separated installation lodging (billeting) facilities and one hospital. This Request for Information (RFI) is for planning purposes only. This information will be used in conducting market research to identify potential sources and commercial products and obtain prices. It should be noted that the need for cost/price data, if even only rough order of magnitude data, is to assist in the planning process. This RFI does not constitute an invitation for bid (IFB), request for proposal (RFP), or request for quotation (RFQ), nor is it to be construed as a commitment by the United States Air Force. Overview Television services in AETC are currently provided on a one base-one contract basis. The Government seeks to consolidate television services to all fourteen (14) AETC facilities in a way that meets or exceeds the required service level through one command-wide television services contract. The Vendor shall provide a "basic package" of channels at a minimal, reasonable cost defined as what is available on the local market for off-Installation subscribers. In accordance with (IAW) Air Force Instruction (AFI) 65-106, Appropriated Fund Support of Morale, Welfare, and Recreations (MWR) and Non-Appropriated Funds Instrumentalities (NAFIS) dated 1 October 2002, TV service to billeting is ?to include one premium channel? in addition to the ?basic package.? The Vendor shall ensure that the system is designed, installed, and operated in a manner that meets or exceeds the technical standards required or recommended by the FCC as set forth in 47 CFR Part 76. The Vendor recognizes that signal leakage or other interference, including emission, radiation, or induction, from the television system that affects the Government's air navigational, communications, or surveillance facilities, or other electronic device or equipment located on the Installation may disrupt or endanger military activities and may pose a threat to the safety of both the public and military personnel. The Vendor shall address all necessary actions, including testing, maintenance, and coordination with government personnel to prevent any such leakage or interference. System Requirements 1) The Vendor must be able to provide television services to 13 geographically separated CONUS Air Force base billeting facilities and 1 hospital. See Table 1 for a complete listing of bases. Table 1. US Air Force bases included for the purposes of this Request for Information. Base Zip Code Altus AFB 73523 Columbus AFB 39710 Goodfellow AFB 76908 Keesler AFB 39534 Lackland AFB 78236 --Kelly Annex 78241 --Camp Bullis Annex 78257 *Wilford Hall Medical Center 78236 Laughlin AFB 78843 Little Rock AFB 72099 Luke AFB 85309 --Gila Bend 85337 Maxwell AFB 36112 --Gunter Annex 36114 Randolph AFB 78150 Sheppard AFB 76311 Tyndall AFB 32403 Vance AFB 73705 * Denotes hospital 2) The Vendor may deliver television services via any FCC approved method: Cable TV, Satellite TV, TV over Internet, etc. 3) IAW AFI 65-106, TV service to billeting is ?to include one premium channel,? in addition to the ?basic package? 4) The Government seeks to consolidate television services to reduce the recurring service charges and infrastructure maintenance costs to the Government through use of innovative cost arrangements. Such arrangements could include but are not limited to on-demand services such as movies, video games, live sports, and other forms of entertainment. System Compatibility Interested vendors should respond via post or e-mail their capability statement/information to listed point of contacts. The capabilities statement/information should include as a minimum a detailed description of your service (including requirements/system compatibility, software and hardware maintenance/modification/upgrade requirements), catalog, brochure, business size (i.e., small business, large business, small disadvantaged business, etc.), and prices (including maintenance costs). All contractors must be FCC registered. Current service delivery infrastructure is not compatible with newer delivery technologies (i.e., satellite television). All responses must address overall infrastructure requirements, if applicable, and address conversion from the NTSC standard to the ATSC standard. For questions pertaining to the above-cited regulations (IAW AFI 65-106 and 47 CFR Part 76), please contact the listed point of contacts. All responses should be received by noon, (1200 CST) 17 Dec 2004. If you have any questions, please contact, Mr. Shane Griswold, shane.griswold@randolph.af.mil, or Captain Rudy Martinez, rudy.martinez@randolph.af.mil, (210) 652-6473; 61 Main Circle, Suite 2 Randolph AFB, TX 782150-4545. The Government is not liable for any costs and/or activity associated with providing a response to this announcement. Point of Contact: Please send all correspondence to: Mr. Shane Griswold, shane.griswold@randolph.af.mil, or Captain Rudy Martinez, rudy.martinez@randolph.af.mil, (210) 652-6473, Fax (210) 652-4469; 61 Main Circle, Suite 2 Randolph AFB, TX 782150-4545.
- Place of Performance
- Address: 395 B Street West Suite 2
- Zip Code: 78150
- Country: USA
- Zip Code: 78150
- Record
- SN00717340-W 20041208/041206211834 (fbodaily.com)
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