Hanscom Conference Center A/V Upgrade
ID: F2B0BB4193AW03Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA2835 AFLCMC HANSCOM PZIHANSCOM AFB, MA, 01731-2107, USA

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Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors (238210)

PSC

IT and Telecom - End User: Help Desk;Tier 1-2,Workspace,Print,Output,Productivity Tools (HW/Perp SW) (7E20)

Set Aside

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 audio-visual (A/V) upgrades at the Hanscom Conference Center located at Hanscom Air Force Base in Massachusetts. The objective of this procurement is to enhance the A/V capabilities across multiple rooms and common areas, including the installation of LED video walls, improved sound systems, and integrated control panels to replace outdated equipment. This upgrade is crucial for modernizing military facilities to meet current technological needs and ensuring secure communications during conferences. Interested small businesses must submit their proposals by September 25, 2024, following a mandatory site visit scheduled for September 19, 2024. For further inquiries, potential bidders can contact Jenny Desaulniers at jenny.desaulniers.2@us.af.mil or William Parr at william.parr.4@us.af.mil.

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    The document outlines the bid schedule for the Hanscom Conference Center's service contract, detailing a structured pricing arrangement for various rooms and service options over a multi-year period. It categorizes items under Base Year and subsequent Option Years, identified by contract line item numbers (CLINs) for services related to specific rooms, each denoted with an expected quantity of one and an unspecified price. The schedule emphasizes that all pricing and deliverables align with the Statement of Work dated 12 September 2024. This setup provides a clear framework for the government’s procurement process, detailing how potential vendors can submit bids for the conference center's operations over the projected four-year term. Overall, the document serves as a formal Request for Proposal (RFP) segment within the federal procurement landscape, ensuring transparency and competitive bidding for government services.
    The federal solicitation seeks quotes for audio-visual (A/V) upgrades at the Hanscom Conference Center, covering two large auditorium spaces, four smaller rooms, and common areas. The goal is to enhance existing A/V capabilities to better serve conference attendees. Interested parties must respond to the combined synopsis/solicitation, adhering strictly to the guidelines and submission formats outlined in the document. The procurement is set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 238210, with a size standard of $19 million. Initial upgrade work is expected within 20 weeks from contract award, followed by one year of support services with four potential extensions. The solicitation emphasizes the importance of technical proposals that exhibit comprehension of the project’s requirements, alongside adherence to specific documentation and pricing submission instructions. Proposals, including a preliminary site visit, are due by September 25, 2024. The evaluation will be based on technical acceptability and price, with awards made to the lowest evaluated technically acceptable quote. Additionally, compliance with various federal regulations related to telecommunications equipment and safety is mandatory, ensuring contractor and government personnel's well-being throughout the contract duration.
    The Statement of Work (SOW) outlines the audio-visual (A/V) upgrade project for the Hanscom Conference Center at Hanscom Air Force Base. The upgrades aim to enhance connectivity and presentation capabilities across six conference rooms and public areas, addressing the obsolescence of existing equipment installed over nine years ago. Required upgrades include transitioning to LED video walls, improved sound systems, and installation of integrated control panels. Specific regulations demand all new hardware to be Trade Agreements Act compliant and on the Defense Information Systems Agency's approved products list. The contractor must be a local company capable of responsive repair services. The project is divided into multiple phases, with initial upgrades expected within twenty weeks post-award and optional support extending for four one-year periods. Each room will be tailored with new display systems, advanced control functionalities, and equipment to facilitate seamless operation, including compatibility with Microsoft Teams. The focus is on maintaining secure communications, with features for sound masking in secure configurations. Overall, this project reflects the commitment to modernizing military facilities to meet current technological needs while ensuring operational security.
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