FY25 Dorm Wifi Maxwell AFB and Gunter Annex, Alabama
ID: FA330025S0001Type: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA3300 42 CONS CCMAXWELL AFB, AL, 36112-6334, USA

NAICS

Telecommunications Resellers (517121)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - SERVICE DELIVERY SUPPORT SERVICES: ITSM, OPERATIONS CENTER, PROJECT/PM (LABOR) (DD01)

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https://sam.gov/opp/09fb160892b547e7854045ece7d102e1/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the 42d Contracting Squadron at Maxwell Air Force Base, is seeking industry feedback to finalize its acquisition strategy for Wi-Fi and common area internet services at specific buildings in Maxwell AFB and Gunter Annex, Alabama. The procurement aims to install 18 access points in buildings 696, 697, and 18 at Maxwell AFB, as well as building 1410 at Gunter Annex, ensuring adequate bandwidth and security for multiple users. This initiative is crucial for providing reliable internet services to support unaccompanied housing facilities while adhering to safety and operational protocols. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their responses by January 17, 2024, at noon Central Standard Time, and should direct their feedback to the primary contact, Jaeden Alvarez, at jaeden.alvarez.2@us.af.mil or by phone at 334-953-6218.

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    Dorm Wi-Fi Sources Sought for SAM.docx
    The 42d Contracting Squadron at Maxwell AFB, Alabama, is seeking industry feedback to finalize its acquisition strategy for Wi-Fi and common area internet services in specific buildings at Maxwell AFB and Gunter Annex. This document serves as a sources sought synopsis, not a solicitation; companies are advised not to submit proposals at this stage. The feedback provided may influence the future solicitation and respondents should avoid sharing proprietary information. Interested parties are asked to supply general company details, including business type and NAICS code, as well as their capabilities regarding the draft Performance Work Statement (PWS). Responses are required by January 17, 2024, at noon Central Standard Time, and should be directed to specified contacts. This initiative underscores the government's commitment to obtaining adequate internet service for its facilities while involving industry expertise in the acquisition process.
    Dorm WiFi Performance Work Statement (DRAFT).docx
    The Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for providing Wi-Fi and common area internet services at Maxwell-Gunter Air Force Base for unaccompanied housing. The service aims to install 18 access points in buildings 696, 697, and 18 at Maxwell AFB and building 1410 at Gunter Annex, ensuring sufficient bandwidth for multiple users while adhering to specific security and management protocols. The contractor must supply compatible equipment, a firewall to block inappropriate websites, and remote and onsite technician support for continuous monitoring and maintenance. The project is scheduled for a five-year term, with annual Wi-Fi services and hardware installation over specified periods. The contractor is responsible for complying with safety regulations, executing systematic testing, obtaining necessary permits, and ensuring orderliness during installation. Security measures are emphasized, including personnel notification and identification requirements when accessing the base. The document underscores the Air Force's commitment to providing secure, responsive internet services to support its housing facilities while maintaining operational integrity and compliance with established guidelines.
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