N--Upgrade Video Wall and Provide Annual Service - Lake Mead National Recreation A
ID: 140P8125Q0006Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THENATIONAL PARK SERVICEPWR LAME(81000)BOULDER CITY, NV, 89005, USA

NAICS

Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334220)

PSC

INSTALLATION OF EQUIPMENT- ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT COMPONENTS (N059)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/8166ebac0e42402aa5a040f1e0dbd575/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of the Interior, through the National Park Service, is seeking qualified small businesses to upgrade the video wall system at Lake Mead National Recreation Area. The project involves the installation of four new video encoder inputs from the Milestone CCTV System, along with a one-year service agreement and potential extensions for up to three additional years. This upgrade is crucial for enhancing public safety operations across 1.5 million acres, as it will facilitate the management of approximately 330 CCTV cameras. Interested vendors must submit competitive quotes, including a project narrative and evidence of past experience, by the specified deadline to the contracting officer, Bradley Metler, at Bradley_Metler@nps.gov. The project timeline for installation and training is set from March 2025 to June 2025, with service agreements commencing in July 2025.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Metler, Bradley
    Bradley_Metler@nps.gov
    Files
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    A04_SOW_for_Lake_Mead_video_wall_upgrade_and_SVC_Agreement_2.docx
    The Lake Mead National Recreation Area (NRA) is initiating a project to upgrade its video wall system at the Interagency Communications Center. This upgrade will enhance public safety operations by adding four video encoder inputs from the Milestone CCTV System, vital for monitoring approximately 330 CCTV cameras across 1.5 million acres. The project involves installing and configuring new equipment, including network video encoders, touch screen control panels, and an audio processor, along with providing training for dispatch personnel. The service agreement will span from February 1, 2025, to April 30, 2027, with an option for two additional years of support. The installation personnel must pass background checks as per FBI CJIS Security requirements to access secure areas. The RFP includes a detailed quote package addressing equipment costs, installation services, and past performance, ensuring that potential contractors demonstrate relevant experience. This project underscores the government's commitment to enhancing safety and operational efficiency within national parks while complying with stringent security measures.
    A04_SOW_for_Lake_Mead_video_wall_upgrade_and_SVC_Agreement_3.docx
    The Lake Mead National Recreation Area seeks to upgrade its video wall system and continue annual service agreements through a Request for Proposal (RFP). The project includes adding four video encoder inputs from the Milestone CCTV System, which is crucial for public safety operations at the Interagency Communications Center. Key objectives are to install new encoders, reconfigure existing touch screens, replace the audio processor, and provide training and updated documentation for dispatch personnel. The initial performance period is from February 1, 2025, to April 30, 2027. Contractor personnel must pass background checks due to FBI CJIS security regulations. Submissions must include a price schedule for equipment and services, relevant experience, past performance details, key personnel, and a technical approach. The initiative underscores the government’s emphasis on enhancing communication and situational awareness tools for improved operational efficiency within national recreation areas.
    A22_Notice_of_Intent_to_Sole_Source_Award_1.pdf
    The National Park Service (NPS) intends to issue a sole source award to Conference Technologies Inc. for upgrading the video wall system at the Lake Mead National Recreation Area (NRA) and providing an annual service agreement. This decision is made under FAR Subpart 13.106-1(b), which allows for procurement from a single responsible source when no other supplies or services meet the agency's needs. Conference Technologies Inc. has the capability to perform the necessary upgrades and can mobilize with the required equipment to the NRA. The relevant NAICS code is 334220, covering communications equipment manufacturing. The NPS plans to issue a firm-fixed-price purchase order within five days. Interested parties who believe they can fulfill these requirements have until January 17, 2025, to respond in writing. This notice serves as an invitation for competitive responses but does not constitute a solicitation for bids.
    B08_ATTACHMENT_A_SOW.pdf
    The Lake Mead National Recreation Area seeks contractors for a project to upgrade its video wall, enhancing it with four new video encoder inputs from the Milestone CCTV System. This project encompasses the installation, a one-year service agreement, and potential annual service extensions for up to three additional years. The communications center oversees public safety across 1.5 million acres and requires this upgrade to manage around 330 CCTV cameras effectively. Key tasks include installing new encoders, reconfiguring touch screen control panels, replacing an audio processor, and delivering system training. Strict background checks are mandated for contractors to ensure security compliance, particularly for access to sensitive areas. The project timeline is set from March 2025 to June 2025 for installation and training, with service agreements starting from July 2025. Interested vendors are invited to a site visit, emphasizing transparency and collaboration. This document aligns with government contracting processes, ensuring public safety and operational efficiency through upgraded technology and continuous service support.
    B08_ATTACHMENT_B_SCA_Wage_Rates.pdf
    The document outlines Wage Determination No. 2015-5593 for the Service Contract Act, issued by the U.S. Department of Labor. This determination provides minimum wage rates for various occupations in Clark County, Nevada, specifically for government contracts subject to the Act. Key highlights include: - Contracts entered into after January 30, 2022, require a minimum wage of $17.75 per hour under Executive Order 14026 for covered workers, while contracts awarded between January 1, 2015, and January 29, 2022, necessitate a minimum of $13.30 under Executive Order 13658. - A table lists various occupations along with corresponding hourly wage rates, reflecting different roles in administrative support, automotive service, food preparation, health professions, and more. - Employees are entitled to fringe benefits, including health and welfare contributions, vacation, paid sick leave, and holiday pay. The document serves as a resource for contractors and agencies participating in federally funded contracts, ensuring compliance with wage and benefit regulations. By establishing clear compensation standards, it supports labor fairness and adherence to federal guidelines in the employment sector.
    Sol_140P8125Q0006.pdf
    The document outlines a Request for Quotation (RFQ) #140P8125Q0006 issued by the National Park Service (NPS) for the upgrade of the video wall system at Lake Mead National Recreation Area. The acquisition includes the provision of four additional video encoder units, installation services, implementation, training, and a service agreement for multiple years, extending from March 2025 to June 2029. This solicitation is designated as a total small business set aside under NAICS code 334220, with a small business size standard of 1,250 employees. Vendors are required to submit competitive quotes that include a project narrative, price breakdown, technical specifications, and evidence of past relevant experience. Offers must be evaluated based on price, technical capabilities, prior experience, and past performance, with total prices for options added to the basic requirement during evaluation. The RFQ specifies that offers must comply with various federal acquisition regulations, and submissions must be made via email to the contracting officer, Bradley Metler. The document emphasizes the importance of adherence to specified procedures, including participation in the System for Award Management (SAM) at the time of quote submission. Overall, this initiative reflects the government's commitment to enhancing technological capabilities at its facilities through strategic contracting with qualified small businesses.
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