Wired Cable Television and Internet Services
ID: N3225325RC14004Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYPEARL HARBOR NAVAL SHIPYARD IMFPEARL HARBOR, HI, 96860-5033, USA

NAICS

Wired Telecommunications Carriers (517111)

PSC

IT and Telecom - Network: Satellite Communications and Telecom Access Services (DG11)
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    The Department of Defense, through the Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PHNSY & IMF), is seeking qualified contractors to provide Wired Cable Television and Internet Services. The procurement aims to deliver high-speed internet and cable services, including premium channels, ensuring 24/7 operation and compliance with security protocols at the naval facility. This contract will be structured as a firm fixed-price agreement with a one-year base period and four one-year option periods, totaling five years. Interested parties must submit their capability statements by 08:00 HST on February 5, 2025, and direct inquiries to Sarah Chang and Megan Ho via email.

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    The Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the responsibilities for providing cable television and internet services to the Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PHNSY & IMF) and Hawaii Regional Maintenance Center (HRMC). The contractor is required to deliver high-speed internet (minimum 100 Mbps download, 10 Mbps upload) and cable services, including premium and additional channels relevant to local news and international programming. Services must operate 24/7, ensuring signal strength and quality while adhering to historic site restrictions during installation. The contractor must respond to service issues within one business day, and emergency repairs must start within four hours of notification. The PWS emphasizes strict security protocols for contractor personnel, including background checks and access permissions. All equipment must be provided by the contractor, maintaining compliance with safety and environmental regulations set forth by OSHA and the Department of Defense. The document serves as a critical framework for selecting a contractor who can fulfill these comprehensive service requirements while ensuring safety, security, and compliance within this sensitive naval facility.
    The Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PHNSY & IMF) is conducting a market research effort through a sources sought notice to identify qualified contractors for Wired Cable Television and Internet Services. The government intends to award a firm fixed-price contract comprising a one-year base period followed by four one-year options, totaling five years. Interested organizations are invited to submit capability statements that include organizational details and evidence of relevant capabilities. No proposals are being requested at this stage, and the government assumes no financial responsibility for costs incurred by respondents. Responses must be submitted by 08:00 HST on February 5, 2025, with inquiries directed via email to designated officials. This document outlines the government's information-gathering process for gauging interest and capacity in fulfilling these service requirements within the context of federal contracting procedures.
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