Request for Information (RFI) - DSCC Columbus Studios
ID: 10-4-2024Type: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCYDCSO COLUMBUS-DIVISION-1COLUMBUS, OH, 43218-3990, USA
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    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) for the upgrade of broadcasting equipment in the DLA J1 Training Studios located at the Defense Supply Center in Columbus, Ohio. The objective of this procurement is to install, configure, and test new broadcasting systems to enhance distance learning capabilities, ensuring high-quality audio-visual setups and interactive training sessions. This initiative is crucial for modernizing training facilities to better support operational needs within the DLA and DoD, with a focus on compliance with security and accessibility standards. Interested vendors are encouraged to attend a mandatory pre-proposal site visit on October 15, 2024, at 10:00 AM EST, and must notify the contracting specialist, Becky Hard, by October 11, 2024, to confirm attendance. For further inquiries, vendors can reach out to Becky Hard at Becky.Hard@dla.mil or Ivan Badillo at ivan.badillo@dla.mil.

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    The document outlines the Performance Work Statement (PWS) for upgrading broadcast equipment in the DLA J1 Training Studios (1, 2, and 3) at the Defense Supply Center in Columbus, Ohio. The project involves a non-personal services contract that includes equipment removal, installation, testing, and training related to new broadcasting systems, aimed at enhancing distance learning capabilities across the DLA and DoD. Objectives include creating high-quality audio-visual setups, ensuring interactive training sessions, and accommodating diverse inputs for live productions. The contractor will be responsible for compatibility with existing government-furnished equipment and must provide ongoing maintenance and support. Additionally, certain security compliance and documentation standards must be met, including accessibility as per Section 508. The period of performance is set for 60-90 days post-contract award, focusing on a firm fixed price model for logistics and payment. Overall, the initiative reflects the federal commitment to modernizing training facilities to better support operational needs.
    The DLA Contracting Services Office (DCSO) has issued a Request For Information (RFI) regarding a forthcoming contract to upgrade broadcasting equipment in three studios located in Columbus, Ohio, for DLA Human Resources. This procurement will fall under NAICS code 611430, concerning Professional and Management Development Training, with a standard size limit of $15 million. The objective is to install, configure, and test new broadcasting equipment, along with providing training and commissioning per DLA procedures. DCSO seeks industry feedback to inform its acquisition strategy ahead of a possible solicitation. Vendors are encouraged to respond to the RFI by a specified date and may attend a mandatory pre-proposal site visit scheduled for October 15, 2024. Preparation costs for responses will not be reimbursed by DLA, nor is DLA obliged to publish a subsequent solicitation. Potential contractors must notify the contracting specialist of their intent to attend the site visit, and pre-registration in the DBIDS system is required. This RFI represents an essential step in DLA’s planning process for enhancing operational capabilities through improved broadcasting resources.
    The document outlines the access procedure for the Defense Supply Center Columbus (DSCC) located at 401 N. Yearling Road, Whitehall, OH. It details the steps for entering the facility, beginning with checking in at the Visitors Center upon arrival. Once approval is granted, visitors are directed to turn right onto Pershing Avenue, followed by a left onto 13th Street. The instructions specify parking in a designated lot and walking to Building 11, which serves as the entrance and visitor center. The document is structured sequentially, presenting a clear pathway for visitors to access the facility while emphasizing compliance with security protocols. This information is crucial for understanding visitor access in relation to federal guidelines or requirements, particularly pertinent in the context of government Request for Proposals (RFPs) and grants that may involve site visits.
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