Sources Sought - Cable TV and Internet Service
ID: W50S88-24-Q-0102Type: Sources Sought
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Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW7NT USPFO ACTIVITY NDANG 119FARGO, ND, 58102-1051, USA

PSC

IT and Telecom - Network: Satellite Communications and Telecom Access Services (DG11)

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https://sam.gov/opp/5a5c1815f9b8467d8590f42ff4b49ccc/view
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    Sources Sought - Cable TV and Internet Service

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Army, is seeking cable TV and internet services for the 119th WG North Dakota Air National Guard. This service should cater to approximately 170 televisions without placing a converter at each TV. The required cable services should offer continuous and uninterrupted TV access, including 24/7 cable TV signal, and varying channels, and varying tiers of Internet service from basic to enterprise level. The vendor must also ensure 24/7 customer and technical support. The vendor is responsible for supplying all equipment, material, and labor up to the NDANG’s demarcation point. This includes all necessary components, manpower, and travel for service-related repairs and updates to the CATV. For internet service, the vendor should ensure a speed of 150 Mbps download x 150 Mbps upload and provide five (5) static IPs, all without making changes to NDANG’s current system. Interested vendors should submit a capability statement demonstrating their capacity and necessary authorizations to provide the specified services. The anticipated NAICS code for this requirement is 516210 with a size standard of $47,000,000.00. Responding vendors must provide capability statement that shows that they are able to and have the required authorizations to provide the above services. The deadline for submission of information is 12 October 2023 at 4:00 PM CST.

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    Tamara Stavenes
    tamara.stavenes@us.af.mil
    Rachel M. Syverson
    rachel.syverson@us.af.mil
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