Vendor_Questions.docx

1. When will contract award by made?

Contract award will be made approximately 1 week after the solicitation close date.

1. What clearance, if any, is required for employees working on this event?

Employees will be given contractor passes to enter the base. Once an award is made employee names, DOBs, Driver’s License numbers, and SSNs will be requested.

1. Will Airmen be available to assist in setting up chairs and tables?

McConnell AFB Airmen will be available to assist with event set-up.

1. What is the earliest date/time for access to the facility to prepare for this event?

This will depend on when active operations in the hangar and on the flight line will be paused. Most likely, the earliest the contractor will have access to the hangar is the day prior to the ceremony.

1. Is the Public WiFi requirement for 100 users or 100 devices?

100 users.

1. Would it be possible to get a site visit prior to activity?

Once contract award is made, the contractor may schedule to conduct a site visit. Availability will depend on normal operations. A site visit will not be held prior to the solicitation due date.

1. Could the date be moved into November to allow additional time to ensure a high-quality, high-impact delivery?

The KC-46 arrival date has been pushed to 16 November 2018, which is still an expected date. It has the potential to be delayed further. Any change in ceremony date will be driven by Boeing’s delivery of the aircraft and is outside McConnell AFB’s control.

1. Who is writing or preparing the program for this event?

The Air Force public affairs office is preparing the program. They should be available for reference about a week before the event.

1. Is there a minimum or preferred size for the screen?

1. Should the television be LED or some other format?

There is not a preferred size or type of the screens, just that they be visible for the entire audience to see.

1. Is there a preferred height for the stage drape?

The stage drape should approximately extend from the stage to the floor.

1. Is the vendor responsible for recording the event or only for providing the equipment?

Air Force public affairs will record the event.

1. Is there a catwalk available for hanging camera equipment or would you prefer floor stands?

There is not a catwalk; equipment should use floor stands.

1. Will cameras require lift equipment?

The government does not require lift equipment as long as they can adequately view the ceremony without any obstruction of view.