1.20a Request for Information (RFI) - USNA DAS.pdf

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)

INTRODUCTION

The Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk (FLCN) is issuing this RFI as a means of conducting market research to identify qualified and experienced sources to provide the United States Naval Academy (USNA) the parts with services described in Section 2.0 of the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

Subject to FAR clause 52.215-3 entitled “Request for Information or Solicitation for

Planning Purposes,” this announcement constitutes a Sources Sought Notice for information and planning purposes for qualified and experienced sources to provide USNA with the parts and services described in Section 2.0 of the PWS. This is not a solicitation announcement for proposals and no contract will be awarded from this announcement. It is not to be construed in any way as a commitment by the Government for any purpose other than to gain the information requested, nor will the Government pay for the information submitted in response. Interested parties are encouraged to respond to this RFI/Sources

Sought Notice.

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

The Contractor shall provide the services listed herein at the primary service location of the

United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD.

PROGRAM BACKGROUND

The United States Naval Academy (USNA) requires the installation of four Multiple Input Multiple

Output (MIMO) DAS Sectors in Alumni Hall at the United States Naval Academy. This is to provide the required coverage for the capacity of 4200 to 4300 users at a given time. A 48 Strand

Armored Outside Plant Fiber will be installed from Mahan Hall to Alumni Hall utilizing the existing pathway. The DAS inside of Alumni Hall will be split into 4 Sections or Sectors. Existing Closets and pathways will be used and all remote locations will be installed inside of closets called out during the initial walkthrough. Confirmation will be made before construction commences. All

Omni Antennas will be secured to either drop ceiling tiles or existing building steel. Directional

Antennas in the Bowl will be installed to a wall-mounted bracket so precise sector coverage can be achieved during commissioning. Cabinets will be installed in all remote locations in order to protect the remotes from traffic in and out of the rooms. The contractor shall install Uninterruptible Power

Supply (UPS) systems at each remote location and the headend, ensuring a certified minimum runtime of one (1) hour under full load following a power outage. Benchmark Testing and Closeout

Documentation will be provided at the end of construction. The scope of work includes one (1) year of maintenance for the DAS solution, which includes comprehensive system cleaning and performance tuning, supplemented by the delivery of detailed maintenance logs. The contractor is required to provide remote diagnostic support, on-site service calls, and annual system 'data walks' to verify and maintain optimal operational functionality.

REQUIRED CAPABILITIES

The Contractor shall provide services in support of the areas specified in Program

Background (above). Specific tasks are outlined in the draft Performance Work Statement

(PWS) attached to this announcement (Attachment 1).

If your organization has the potential capacity to provide these supplies and maintenance services, please provide the following information: 1) Organization name, address, email address, web site address, telephone number, and size and type of ownership for the organization; and 2) capability statement addressing the particulars of this effort, with appropriate documentation supporting claims of such capability.

[Note: In accordance with FAR 10.001(b), the Government is requesting potential sources to submit only the minimum information necessary.]

ELIGIBILITY

The applicable NAICS code for this requirement is 517410 Satellite Telecommunications with a Small Business Size Standard of 44 (millions of dollars). The Product Service Code is

7G22, it and telecom - network: satellite and rf communications products (hw, perpetual license software).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND SUBMISSION DETAILS (CAPABILITIES

STATEMENT)

A draft Statement of Work (SOW) is attached for review (Attachment 1).

Capability Statement must address at a minimum the following items:

1.) What type of work has your company performed in the past in support of the same or similar requirement?

2.) Provide a statement including current small/large business status and company profile to include number of employees, annual revenue history, office locations, DUNs number, etc.

3.) Respondents to this notice also must indicate whether they qualify as a Small, Small

Disadvantaged, Women-Owned, HUBZone, or Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small

Business Concern.

The contract type is anticipated to be a Firm, Fixed-Price IDIQ.

Your response to this RFI, including any capabilities statement, shall be electronically submitted to Cody Ellis by email at cody.c.ellis.civ@us.navy.mil in either Microsoft Word or Portable

Document Format (PDF).

All data received in response to this Sources Sought that is marked or designated as corporate or proprietary will be fully protected from any release outside the Government.

No phone calls will be accepted.

(Attachment 1) Performance Work Statement (PWS) – SOW Alumni DAS FY26 USNA.pdf