Giant Voice Upgrade
ID: FA671225Q0014Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA6712 911 AW LGCCORAOPOLIS, PA, 15108-4495, USA

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Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334290)

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INTERCOMMUNICATION AND PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEMS, AIRBORNE (5831)

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Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking proposals for the "Giant Voice Upgrade" project, which involves upgrading the emergency communication system at Pittsburgh ARS, Pennsylvania. The project aims to replace the existing degraded copper wiring with a new radio frequency (RF) system to enhance the delivery of emergency alerts across the base, requiring contractors to engineer, design, install, and test the new RF equipment while ensuring compliance with safety standards. This initiative is crucial for improving public safety communication capabilities at military installations and is reserved exclusively for small businesses, with a contract duration of 180 days from the award date. Interested vendors must submit their quotes by March 24, 2025, and can reach out to Maurice Kirkland at maurice.kirkland.3@us.af.mil or Paul Davisson at paul.davisson@us.af.mil for further information.

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    The United States Air Force has issued a combined synopsis/solicitation, RFQ number FA671225Q0001, for a Giant Voice System Upgrade at the Pittsburgh 911th Airlift Wing in Coraopolis, PA. This solicitation is strictly for small businesses under NAICS code 334290, with an award based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable evaluation. Quotes are due by March 24, 2025, at 7 a.m. EST, and must be accompanied by a Technical Capability Narrative demonstrating the ability to meet the requirements outlined in the attached Statement of Work (SOW). Technical evaluations will assess past performance on similar contracts. The period of performance is set for 180 days from the award date. Offerors must comply with various FAR clauses and submit their quotes via email, ensuring inclusion of pricing, company details, and compliance certifications. The document emphasizes that submission of costs will not result in government reimbursement and that the government retains the right to cancel the RFQ. Responses must be received in a timely manner to be considered for this procurement, and all offerors are advised to read the complete solicitation and associated clauses.
    The United States Air Force has issued a combined synopsis/solicitation for a Giant Voice System Upgrade, identified by RFQ number FA671225Q0014. This procurement is a firm-fixed price contract reserved exclusively for small businesses, aligning with FAR Parts 12 and 13. Contractors must submit their quotes by March 24, 2025, and demonstrate technical capability through a detailed narrative and past performance on similar contracts. Quotes will be evaluated based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable criteria, meaning the lowest priced quote will first be assessed for technical acceptability. The contract aims for completion within 180 days after award. To participate, vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and comply with a series of federal acquisition regulations and clauses. Specific details regarding submission formats and evaluation criteria are outlined within accompanying attachments, including the Statement of Work and a pricing template. The primary point of contact for clarifications is Maurice Kirkland, with additional support from Paul Davisson.
    The Statement of Work (SOW) outlines the requirements for upgrading the Giant Voice (GV) System at Pittsburgh ARS, PA. The project involves transitioning the current infrastructure from degraded copper wiring to a new radio frequency (RF) system to communicate emergency alerts across the base. Key tasks for the contractor include engineering, designing, furnishing, installing, and testing the new RF equipment, optimizing siren messages, and ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards. The contractor must also provide ongoing support, including training, project management, and a one-year warranty post-installation. Specific requirements detail the installation of new Motorola APX4500 radios at multiple locations, ensuring adequate power supply, and conducting thorough testing of system functionality. The contractor is responsible for removing debris, restoring the site, and submitting comprehensive documentation including as-built drawings and configuration reports. The project aims to enhance public safety communication capabilities effectively and must be completed within 180 days from the contract award. Overall, this initiative demonstrates the federal government's commitment to improving emergency management infrastructure at military installations.
    The document outlines a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a job titled "Giant Voice Upgrade," which is detailed in the accompanying Statement of Work. The anticipated duration for the work is set at 180 days from the award date. The RFQ includes essential pricing information, requiring a unit price, extended price, and total price for the proposed job. Additionally, it emphasizes the need for vendors to indicate their business size (small, large, or other), and ownership status (such as women-owned or veteran-owned). A delivery date and net payment terms are mandatory, alongside the required Unique Entity Identifier (UEI). The structure of the document suggests that it is a formal solicitation for bids, aimed at obtaining contracted services for government-related projects, aligning with standard processes for federal grants and RFPs. This RFQ demonstrates a regulatory effort to ensure competitive and transparent procurement while encouraging participation from diverse business entities.
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