343TRS Carter Hall Auditorium A/V Refresh
ID: FA301625Q0029Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA3016 502 CONS CLJBSA LACKLAND, TX, 78236-5286, USA

NAICS

Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing (334310)

PSC

VIDEO RECORDING AND REPRODUCING EQUIPMENT (5836)

Set Aside

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

    The Department of Defense, through the Air Force, is seeking quotes for an audio/visual refresh at the Carter Hall Auditorium located at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. The project aims to update the outdated and nonfunctioning audio system to enhance the experience for distinguished visitors, guests, and graduates during Air Force Security Forces Academy ceremonies, which graduate over 5,000 students annually. Proposals must be submitted electronically by January 30, 2025, and will be evaluated based on the Lowest Priced, Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method, with a site visit scheduled for December 11, 2024. Interested small business contractors in audio and video equipment manufacturing must ensure registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) and comply with cybersecurity measures; for further inquiries, contact Heather Ellingsworth at heather.ellingsworth@us.af.mil or Belinda Tindal at belinda.tindal.1@us.af.mil.

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    The RFQ FA301625Q0029 seeks quotes for an A/V refresh at the Carter Hall Auditorium, JBSA Lackland, TX, specifically targeting 100% small business contractors in audio and video equipment manufacturing (NAICS 334310). Proposals must be submitted electronically by January 30, 2025. The submission should include a specification sheet, pictures, and detailed company information. Only the three lowest technically acceptable quotes will be evaluated for award under a firm-fixed-price contract. The award process follows the Lowest Priced, Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method. The solicitation encompasses numerous line items specified in the Statement of Work, including delivery, installation, and removal of old equipment. A site visit is set for December 11, 2024, at the auditorium, with prior arrangements required for base access. The Government reserves the right to cancel the RFQ without financial obligation to the bidders and emphasizes that all contractors must register in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for bids. Compliance with strict cybersecurity and safeguarding measures for sensitive information is also mandated under the contract terms.
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