5.1.1-SOW SPECTRUM CABLE TV Posting_Redacted.pdf

Department of Homeland Security US Customs and Border Protection

Rio Grande Valley Sector Statement of Work

Cable Television Services

1.0 BACKGROUND

As a component of Department Homeland Security (DHS), US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is responsible for protecting our Nation’s borders in order to prevent terrorists and terrorist weapons from entering the United States, while facilitating the flow of legitimate trade and travel. CBP is also responsible for apprehending individuals attempting to enter the U.S. illegally; stemming the flow of drugs and other contraband; protecting our agricultural and economic interests from harmful pests and diseases; protecting American business from theft of their intellectual property; and regulating and facilitating international trade, collecting import duties, and enforcing U.S. trade laws.

The U.S. Border Patrol (USBP), Rio Grande Valley (RGV) Sector has a requirement for cable television service for the 10 stations. The service includes national and local television programing for timely information that may impact operational decisions.

2.0 SCOPE OF WORK

The Contractor must provide equipment and installation upgrades to 10 RGV stations and departments listed in paragraph 3.1. Programming viewing package will be uniform across each location and must include at a minimum, network news channels listed in paragraph 3.1 or better and local channels for the applicable area/zip codes of the 10 sites listed in paragraph 5.0. All locations must have cable lines verified to maintain current accountability.

2.1 Period of Performance

Base Year contract with Four Option Years.

BASE YR: 09/24/2024 TO 09/23/2025

OY-01 09/24/2025 TO 09/23/2026

OY-02 09/24/2026 TO 09/23/2027

OY-03 09/24/2027 TO 09/23/2028

OY-04 09/24/2028 TO 09/23/2029

2.2 Provide upgrades and increase of lines within 30 days after receipt of award.

2.2 Places of Performance

MAIN BILLING LOCATION for ALL SITES

DHS, CBP, USBP,

RIO GRANDE VALLEY SECTOR

4400 S. EXPRESSWAY 281

Edinburg, Texas, 78542

Cable Television Services service, Regulatory Recovery fees, Franchise Fees, Public/Education/Government (PEG) Capital Fees and taxes.

4.2.3 Any future installation or maintenance work shall be scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm.

4.2.4 POC for installation of additional cable lines will be assigned to the Supervisory Mission Support Specialist (SMSS) or Lead MSS at various locations when requested.

5.0 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

5.1 Site Visit Security Clearance Requirements

5.1.1 Security background checks are required to visit CBP Border Patrol facilities. Contractors interested in making a site visit and/or who will be performing work under this contract, are required to submit a list of employee names to the RGV Sector Security Specialist at least 72 hours prior to their arrival at a border patrol facility. The following information must be provided in order to expeditiously process a contractor background check:

5.1.1.1 Full name of individual visiting

5.1.1.2 Date of birth

5.1.1.3 Social Security Number (Last 4 digits)

5.1.1.4 Home address

5.1.1.5 Driver’s license number with state

Note: Clearances can take up to 24 – 48 hours to process during workdays (M-F).

5.2 Security Clearances Prior to Start of Work

5.2.1 The Contractor shall submit a list of employee names 48 hours prior to the start of work for anyone working on this contract to the RGV Sector Security Specialist listed in paragraph 7.2.1. The Security Specialist will provide forms to the Contractor for security clearances during the time of installation. Work will not proceed until the employees are formally cleared by the Security Specialist.

5.2.2 The Contractor’s employees shall have to provide company issued identification or credentials prior to the start of work.

5.2.3 If the Contractor uses a subcontractor, the Contractor shall be responsible for providing the names of the subcontractor’s employees to the Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) listed in paragraph 7.1.1 and the Security Specialist listed in paragraph 7.2.1 for clearance.

5.2.4 The Contractor shall provide names of employees who quit or are dismissed after the award of the contract, to the TPOC in paragraph 7.1.1 and the Security Specialist listed in paragraph 7.2.1.