Synopsis for Satellite Television Services
Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMY

NAICS

Wired Telecommunications Carriers (517111)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/51ab78024305406da2149c4848acf530/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Army, is seeking qualified contractors to provide Satellite Television Services at Fort Bliss, Texas. The procurement aims to deliver equipment, installation, and programming services for 140 satellite receivers, ensuring access to specialized Japanese channels as outlined in the Performance Work Statement (PWS). This service is crucial for supporting the Japanese Military's live-fire exercises, emphasizing the need for compliance with quality and safety regulations, including a comprehensive Quality Control Plan and staff training in Antiterrorism and operational security. The solicitation is expected to be posted on January 6, 2025, and interested parties can contact Zachariah Fierro at zachariah.fierro.civ@army.mil or by phone at 915-568-0694 for further details.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Zachariah Fierro
    (915) 568-0694
    zachariah.fierro.civ@army.mil
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    2025 PWS Satellite TV .docx
    The Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines a non-personal services contract for Satellite Television Services at Fort Bliss, Texas, targeting the Japanese Military's live-fire exercises. The contractor is responsible for delivering equipment, installation, and programming services for 140 satellite receivers and other necessary components, ensuring access to specific broadcasting channels, including Japanese public television. The contract spans one base year plus three optional years, with regular operating hours established. The contractor must adhere to quality and safety regulations, maintaining a comprehensive Quality Control Plan to monitor service delivery and compliance. They are mandated to train staff in Antiterrorism and operational security, ensuring physical security of government property. Monthly performance reports and services must include a Solid Waste Diversion Report to meet environmental mandates. Upon installation completion, all visible wiring must be concealed, and emergency response protocols require service call responses within four hours. Overall, the document functions as an instructional framework for contract execution, emphasizing compliance with government regulations, quality assurance, and effective service delivery, tailored specifically for the requirements of the federal government contracting process.
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