A19-SOL-RFI-SAM.gov.docx

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION/SOURCES SOUGHT:

Exce NAICS: 517111 - Wired Telecommunications Carriers

Will be posted via SAM.gov:

1. GENERAL INFORMATION: The U.S. Department of Labor, Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is to obtain a contract for cable television services at the National Mine Health and Safety Academy. The contract will provide cable television throughout the facility.

2. OBJECTIVE: The objective of this procurement is to acquire a service contract for cable television services performed at the National Mine Health & Safety Academy for a 12-month base period and four, 12-month option periods.

3. SCOPE: The scope for this effort is to The Contractor shall provide all resources equipment, tools, and materials necessary to provide cable television services as defined in this Performance Work Statement. The Contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract.

4. SPECIFICATIONS:

In pursuance of the Performance Work Statement described, the contractor shall furnish all necessary personnel and materials required to perform the tasks under these requirements.

The Contractor will provide trained personnel to include all covered services, labor, materials, supplies, equipment, and travel for the services listed herein.

Service includes:

· Cable television signal

· Support from only Contractor certified technicians

· On-site labor, travel, and parts during normal business hours

· Consultative services

· Priority on-site service support and 24-hour technical phone support

4.1 Installation of Cable Services

The Contractor will provide trained personnel, all labor, materials, supplies, equipment, and travel for installation, upgrades, and providing cable television services. The Contractor will provide cable television signal. The channel lineup will include local channels, DirecTV’s 69 channel offer, and the Entertainment package offered by DirecTV. (See Attachment 1) for approximately 209 cable television hookups at the NMH&S Academy in the Dormitory Rooms, common areas, Classrooms/Labs, Conference Rooms, Library, Auditorium, select offices, Gym and various other locations located throughout the Academy.

The awardee’s rate shall include any applicable initial connection, disconnection, and relocation of outlet services for the subscription. The Government may request the Contractor to add additional drops as it sees necessary via bilateral modification to the contract. Any modifications will be proposed to the COR and Contract Specialist by cost proposal and approved by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall not install any outlet or cable connection without a contract modification or written approval from the Contracting Officer.

4.2 Maintenance of Cable Services

The Contractor shall always maintain the system in good condition and repair to provide uninterrupted service in conformance with the standards and requirements set forth in this contract. When necessary to come on site to resolve issues the Contractor shall respond within 24 hours. The Contractor shall limit to the shortest time possible, any interruption of service for the purpose of maintaining, repairing, or upgrading the system. Preplanned interruptions shall be preceded by notice to COR and Contract Specialist and shall occur during periods of lowest subscriber viewing and by agreement between the Contractor and the Government.

5. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:

The period of performance shall be for one 12-month base period and four 12-month option periods beginning at the time of contract award.

6. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE:

The work to be performed under this RFI will be conducted at 1301 Airport Road, Beaver, WV 25813.

7. DELIVERY ADDRESS:

U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), located at National Mine Health and Safety Academy, 1301 Airport Road, Beaver, WV 25813.

8. Note that this is not a request for quotes. A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. This Request for Information (RFI) seeks industry comments to assist the Government in locating potential FSS sources with the ability to satisfy its requirement. Vendors that believe they can provide the needed services that fully meet the Government's requirements may submit substantiating documentation to determine capability.

9. RESPONSE:

Respondents should provide the following information:

A. A one-page cover letter that includes your company’s:

a. CAGE code

b. DUNS Number

c. Business size for the NAICS listed above

d. Contract Point of Contact.

B. Firms will need to provide a response no longer than five (5) pages which addresses each of the Performance Requirements listed in the Draft Performance Work Statement provided with this announcement.

C. Firms shall also provide one page that outlines:

Past government experience (task order/contract) with tasks like scope of this draft requirement. Past example should include contract numbers, customer information, and identify point of contacts.

D. Documentation will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining the availability and potential technical capability of all businesses in providing the requirement through SAM.gov.

Submissions should be organized in accordance with the instructions in this document to permit a thorough and accurate review and evaluation. Responses to this RFI must be submitted via email to Alicia M. Jackson, jackson.alicia@dol.gov or Rose Goodwin at goodwin.rose@dol.gov posting no later than 11 February 2025, by 5:00 PM, EST.