Sources Sought Notice LiveU Warranty and Support Services
ID: W911SD24Q0012Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QM MICC-WEST POINTWEST POINT, NY, 10996-1514, USA

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518210)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION/APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT SERVICES (LABOR) (DA01)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/8ab2c0c7c2f94c77a5fd0222736b3af4/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Mission and Installation Contracting Command at West Point, NY, is seeking proposals for warranty and support services related to LIVEU bonded cellular video streaming equipment at the United States Military Academy (USMA). The procurement aims to ensure the provision of maintenance, software updates, and repairs for several LIVEU devices, emphasizing compliance with security protocols and anti-terrorism training for contractor personnel. This contract is crucial for maintaining operational readiness in military training and daily services at USMA. Interested small businesses, particularly service-disabled veteran-owned and women-owned enterprises, must submit their quotes via email to Leslie Duron by 12 PM (EST) on August 23, 2024, ensuring adherence to all solicitation requirements outlined in the provided documents.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Leslie Duron
    leslie.a.duron.civ@army.mil
    Files
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    Solicitation Instructions.pdf
    The document outlines the requirements for vendors responding to the federal government solicitation W911SD-24-Q-0012. It details essential sections of the Solicitation Form (SF1449) that vendors must complete, including specific blocks that require numerical values, signatures, and dates on PAGE 1, including various unit prices and overall totals on PAGE 7, and compliance clauses on PAGE 20 and PAGE 29. All quotes must be submitted via email to Leslie A. Duron by 12 PM (EST) on Friday, August 23, 2024, with the solicitation number included in the email subject line. The document emphasizes the importance of adhering to the solicitation criteria and ensuring that all required information is provided, as incomplete submissions will not be accepted. This solicitation exemplifies standard procedures in federal procurement processes, reinforcing the need for accuracy and compliance to facilitate contractual agreements with the government.
    W911SD24Q0012 Solicitation.pdf
    The document outlines a Request for Proposal (RFP) for maintenance and support services related to LIVEU bonding cellular video streaming equipment at the United States Military Academy (USMA) at West Point. It details the requirements for the contractor to provide personnel, equipment, and services necessary for software updates, repairs, and maintenance of several LIVEU devices. The evaluation for contract award is based on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable approach, focusing on technical compliance and reasonable pricing. The consolidation of specific warranties, remote support, and extended service coverage ensures that the operational needs of the equipment used for military training and daily services at USMA are met. Compliance with security protocols for contractor personnel accessing DoD facilities is emphasized, along with anti-terrorism training requirements. The RFP highlights small business preferences, specifically for service-disabled veteran-owned and women-owned enterprises. Substantial details regarding deliverables, inspection, and acceptance of services at specified locations are also provided. Overall, this document underscores the government's commitment to maintaining operational readiness through effective contractor partnerships while adhering to stringent safety and compliance standards.
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