Public Address System Support
ID: FA441725Q0062Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA4417 1 SOCONSHURLBURT FIELD, FL, 32544-5810, USA

NAICS

Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334290)

PSC

INTERCOMMUNICATION AND PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEMS, EXCEPT AIRBORNE (5830)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking qualified contractors to provide public address system support at Hurlburt Field, Florida. The contractor will be responsible for managing all aspects of public address setup, on-site operational support, and teardown during official events, utilizing essential equipment such as speakers, microphones, mixers, and generators. This procurement is critical for ensuring effective communication during Air Force operations and events, with a focus on maintaining high service quality and compliance with safety and security protocols. Interested parties should contact Douglas McGee at douglas.mcgee.1@us.af.mil or Abigail Turek at abigail.turek@us.af.mil for further details, as this opportunity is set aside for small businesses under the SBA guidelines.

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    The Performance Work Statement outlines the necessary public address (PA) support services to be provided by a contractor at Hurlburt Field, Florida. The contractor is responsible for managing and delivering all aspects of PA setup, on-site operational support, and teardown during official events. Essential equipment includes speakers, microphones, mixers, and generators, with specific requirements outlined for each. The document emphasizes the contractor's accountability for maintaining service quality and tracking requests using a specified portal. After-action reports are mandatory for each event, and the government will provide specific resources like podiums and electricity as necessary. Personnel management is outlined, emphasizing training, appearance, and security protocols. Contractors must ensure compliance with safety standards and restrict employee access according to security regulations. Driving and identification requirements for on-base access are detailed, including processes for obtaining necessary passes. Overall, the document serves as a comprehensive guide for contractors bidding on the job, detailing responsibilities, performance expectations, and compliance requirements, all within the context of Air Force operations and federal contracting regulations.
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