23 STS HPTC Surround Sound Installation

This document outlines mandatory site visit instructions for Solicitation FA441726Q0099, concerning the 23 STS HPTC Surround Sound Installation at Hurlburt Field AFB, Florida. The visit is scheduled for Thursday, June 4, 2026, at 1000 CDT, at 916 Sanchez Street. Attendees must email specific personal information (Full Name, Date of Birth, Driver’s License Number/State, Last four SSN digits) to alyssa.garred@us.af.mil and matthew.mccabe.5@us.af.mil by June 2, 2026, at 1200 CDT, to ensure base access. Participants are required to obtain a Visitor’s Access Pass from the Hurlburt Field Visitor Control Center with a Real ID before the site visit. Late submissions for base access will not be sponsored. All vehicles are subject to inspection, and refusal will result in denial of access and potential debarment from DoD installations. Visitors must proceed directly to and from the event.

This document is a wage determination under the Service Contract Act for Okaloosa County, Florida, effective March 30, 2026, revision 33. It outlines minimum hourly wage rates for various occupations across multiple categories, including administrative support, automotive service, food preparation, health, information technology, and maintenance. Key benefits include health and welfare at $5.55 per hour (or $5.09 under EO 13706), paid vacation (2 weeks after 1 year, 3 after 7, 4 after 11), and eleven paid holidays annually. It also details provisions for paid sick leave under Executive Order 13706 and minimum wage requirements under Executive Order 13658. The document includes specific footnotes for computer employees regarding exemption criteria and for air traffic controllers/weather observers concerning night and Sunday pay differentials. Hazardous pay differentials for working with ordnance (8% or 4%) and uniform allowance policies are also specified. The conformance process for unlisted occupations, requiring the use of Standard Form 1444, is thoroughly described, emphasizing the importance of matching duties rather than just job titles.

The 23 STS project outlines the requirements for a surround sound system installation, detailing specific components and installation services. The key components include eight conical coaxial loudspeakers, three long-excursion tapped horn subwoofers, rack panels, various cable types (2-conductor 12-strand, CAT6), and an assortment of cable connectors (speakON and XLR). The installation services encompass mounting and securing all loudspeakers and subwoofers, installing amplifiers and a DSP unit in a wall-mount rack, and integrating a Bluetooth wall plate. Additionally, the project requires providing all necessary audio signal cabling and terminations, along with clear labeling of all installed cables at termination points. The project also accounts for miscellaneous expenses such as lift rental, freight, and subcontractor installation labor, emphasizing a comprehensive approach to system deployment and integration.

This Statement of Work (SOW) outlines the requirements for a certified contractor to install a surround sound system at the Human Performance Training Center (HPTC) next to Building #91650 at Hurlburt Field AFB, FL, for the 23rd Special Tactics Squadron. The contractor is responsible for purchasing and installing all necessary equipment, including specific Danley loudspeakers, subwoofers, amplifiers, and an Atlas IED DSP and Bluetooth wall plate. The government will provide collateral support such as assistance with permits, access coordination, and storage space. Key requirements include providing a Contractor Employee Listing for base access, adhering to base traffic laws and security regulations, and prohibiting weapons. The contractor must also provide a one-year warranty on all installed equipment and respond to technical support requests within 48 hours. The SOW details pre-installation, installation, programming, configuration, testing, commissioning, and client orientation procedures, ensuring a fully operational gym audio system.

This document is a Request for Quote (RFQ) FA441726Q0099 for the installation of a surround sound system at the 23rd Special Tactic Squadron's Human Performance Training Center (HPTC) at Hurlburt Field AFB, FL. The solicitation was issued on May 20, 2026, with offers due by June 23, 2026. This acquisition is 100% set aside for small businesses, with a NAICS code of 238210 and a size standard of $19,000,000.00. The contractor must provide all necessary supervision, labor, travel, materials, tools, and equipment, including a one-year warranty on new equipment. The delivery schedule is 30 calendar days from the notice to proceed receipt. The document outlines specific clauses related to electronic payment via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF), anti-discrimination policies, ombudsman contact information, health and safety on government installations, and contractor access to Air Force installations. Key attachments include the Statement of Work (SOW), salient characteristics, wage determination, and site visit instructions.