Base Cable QA Response.docx
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This document is a set of questions and answers related to a federal contract opportunity for providing cable TV, satellite TV, and commercial internet services at Vandenberg Space Force Base. The key details are:
The Statement of Work requires the contractor to provide, at a minimum, all local network channels and major network news stations. Premium channels and digital video recorder (DVR) service are only permitted at certain locations. The contract includes approximately 230 cable TV drops, 90 satellite TV drops, 150 commercial internet service facilities, and 350 wireless access points. The incumbent contractor is Protel Services, Inc. under contract FA461023P0003.
The related federal contract opportunity is a Request for Quote (RFQ) for cable TV, satellite TV, and IPTV services at Vandenberg Space Force Base. It is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 517111 with a 1,500 employee size standard. The contract will be a firm-fixed price arrangement. Proposals are due by May 25, 2024 at 12:00 PM PST.
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Questions & Answers Base Cable/ TV/ Internet
1. Question: As we review the Request for Proposal (RFP), we have noticed a brief mention of the main US networks and over the air channels. However, we are uncertain about the specific requirements for cable and satellite channels. We would appreciate some clarification on whether you expect those channels to be replaced in a similar manner to what we are currently doing in Washington, or if there are alternative specifications.
Answer: We do not have enough information to provide an answer comparing Vandenberg’s requirement to the Washington requirement. We can provide some additional information. The base is 99,000 acres and we have buildings spread across the base. For the statement “However, we are uncertain about the specific requirements for cable and satellite channels” the SOW states “2.1.6 Programming shall include, at a minimum, all local network channels (e.g. ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox), major network news stations (e.g. CNN, Fox News, MSNBC, The Weather Channel, NASA Channel). Premium channels and digital video recorder (DVR) service shall only be permitted at locations where personnel live at the work site (e.g. Fire Stations).”
2. Question: The statement of work indicates that there are approximately 230 cable TV drops, 90 satellite TV drops, and 150 facilities for Commercial Internet Services and 350 wireless access points.
Can you provide an updated statement of work or clarify this discrepancy?
Answer: The Statement of Work has more connections and buildings listed than the connection inventory to allow for the growth within the contract since we do anticipate growth.
3. Can the government please provide the name of the Incumbent and contract number?
Protel Services, Inc. , FA461023P0003
4. Can the provide the full address and demarc location of where Internet services are delivered to the base by the Telco providers?
41 Lake Canyon Rd, Vandenberg Space Force Base, Ca 93437
5. Can the government provide the name of the current CATV and SATV providers that is providing service? Protel Services, Inc.
6. Would the government consider IPTV base wide as solution combining satellite and cable TV all in one solution.
The services requested must be provided in accordance with the Performance Work Statement.
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