140D0424Q0601_RFI_05_28_2024_1.pdf

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SPECIAL NOTICE

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION, CAPABILITES, & SOURCES SOUGHT

HHS OCIO CSO Internet and TV

Issued by:

U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI), Interior Business Center (IBC), Acquisition Services Directorate (AQD), on behalf of

The Department of Health & Human Services, Office of the Chief information Officer (OCIO): Cybersecurity Operations Division (CSO)

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION:

RFI Number: 140D0424Q0601

Response Due Date: 2:00 PM EST, May 31, 2024 June 4, 2024

RFI Purpose: This RFI is a market survey to help identify potential sources and solutions for the requirement described in this document. The RFI is for planning purposes only and is being used as a market research tool in accordance with FAR 10.002(b). This is NOT a solicitation. Quotes will not be accepted for this document.

All potential sources with the capability to provide the requirements referenced in this RFI are invited to submit their contact information with their responses. AQD will create an interested parties list for offerors that respond to questions.

General Location of Performance: 6 Executive Park Drive, NE, Atlanta, GA 30329

Please provide the following information in response to this RFI/Sources Sought:

Cover page that details the following information:

Business name, address, phone & email of individual for follow-up inquiries.

o UEI SAM ID o NAICS Codes Recommended o Business Size of your firm

Internet Services:

DOI is seeking qualified vendors with extensive experience in providing high-speed broadband circuit/internet services on behalf of HHS. HHS needs a private connection with a speed of 1 Gigabit per second or higher. The provided service should include at least five usable public static IPv4 addresses.

o Capability of providing required internet services for the office o Equipment Requirements

Note: Any required equipment is usually provided by the vendor. Such equipment, if required, shall not provide services “over the air” via LTE, GSM, United States Department of the Interior

INTERIOR BUSINESS CENTER

Washington, DC 20240

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o Installation requirements – If vendor-owned equipment is required to provide service, it will be the vendor’s responsibility to install and ensure functionality.

o Capability of billing in arrears o Timeline for Service Installation and Activation

TV Services:

DOI is also seeking qualified vendors to provide TV services for HHS. The objective is to acquire a narrow range of channels, with particular emphasis on those that offer comprehensive coverage of news and current events.

o Equipment Requirements – Vendor Specified o Installation Requirements – Vendor Specified o Channel Lineup Availability –Minimum Channel Requirements: CNN, MSNBC, FOX, CBS/ABC

News o Streaming Services Offered –provide brief description of available offerings of streaming services o Capability of providing service serving up to 3 TVs at once or 3 concurrent streams, optional o Capability of billing in arrears o Timeline for Service Installation and Activation

Responses are due by May 31, 2024 June 4, 2024 at 2:00 PM EST. Late responses will not be considered.