Opportunity at Tyndall AFB_09Oct2024.pdf

Industry Day / Site Visit for

Commercial Internet and Commercial Television for MILCON Dormitories

At Tyndall AFB, FL

Tyndall Air Force Base (AFB) and the 325th Civil Engineer Squadron (CES) invite all interested vendors to attend an Industry Day/Site Visit at Dorm #1 (B1045M) commencing at 0900 CST on

24 Oct 2024. This event is an excellent opportunity for vendors to meet with stakeholders, including the 325th Contracting Squadron (CONS) and 325th Communications Squadron (CS), and learn about the Commercial Internet and Commercial Television service requirements for two new MILCON dormitories.

During the Industry Day/Site Visit, vendors will have the chance to take a tour, ask questions, and discuss potential solutions for Commercial Internet and Commercial Television services.

These solutions may be separate or bundled, leased with an approved/authorized easement, or use available/unused dark fiber from the 325 Communications Squadron demarcation point to the dormitories. Additionally, interested parties may identify wired or wireless capabilities that includes a distributed antenna system (DAS) inside the dormitories to address potential RF spectrum interference caused by the thick concrete and steel walls constructed to meet hurricane resistance standards.

If you are interested in attending this Industry Day/Site Visit, please notify each of the following points of contact no later than 1500 CST on 16 Oct 2024 to coordinate installation access requirements:

1. Deborah Williams, 325 CONS/PKA, Contracting Officer – Deborah.williams.3@us.af.mil

2. SSgt Rebecca Cudjoe, 325 CONS/PKA, Contract Specialist – Rebecca.cudjoe.1@us.af.mil

This is a fantastic opportunity for vendors to showcase their innovative capabilities to provide with Tyndall AFB Airmen with commercial internet and television services.

Please note that this notice does not constitute a request for quotes, offers or proposals, and is intended for informational and planning purposes only. Vendors are solely responsible for any costs incurred as a result of participation in this market research effort.

BACKGROUND:

On 10 October 2018, the Category 5-strength (160 mph) Hurricane Michael caused catastrophic damage to Tyndall Air Force Base (AFB), Florida. Overall, 484 buildings were damaged. Today, the Air Force Civil Engineer Center’s (AFCEC) Natural Disaster Recovery (NDR) Division and the

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) are leading the $5.3 billion Tyndall Rebuild, which includes a total of 44 new Military Construction (MILCON) projects, 120 new facilities, and 260 facility sustainment, restoration, and modernization (FSRM) projects.

Currently, the new MILCON Airmen dormitories have a scheduled Beneficial Occupancy Date

(BOD) of December 24, 2024. This MILCON project includes the design and construc on of two

5-story dormitories. Each dormitory accommodates 240 personnel in single-bed/single-occupancy configured rooms, for a total of 480 personnel. The project includes all u li es, site improvements, special founda ons, pavements, detec on/protec on features, security enhancements and other suppor ng work necessary to make complete and usable facili es.

The 325th Civil Engineer Squadron (CES) is seeking interested vendors/contractors to provide

Commercial Internet and Commercial Television to each of the two new MILCON Dorm Facili es

(Buildings 1045M and 1695M). As part of the MILCON contract, CAT6 cabling and coaxial cabling

(RG6) is run from the first floor comm room to each floor (each dorm has 5 floors), and then from the comm room over cable trays above the ceiling run to each dorm room.

The dorms will only house Ac ve-Duty Military. Each resident will pay for their own Commercial

Internet through the contractor. Dorm Airmen require the ability to purchase Internet services for their dorm rooms to support their morale. From entertainment to include games and streaming shows and movies to being able to contact family and friends, the ability for Airmen to secure personal internet is crucial. Addi onally, Airmen will have the ability to VPN off their personal Internet to remote work from their dorm rooms.

REQUIREMENT:

A. Commercial Internet Service for Airmen Dormitories:

1. Purpose: To provide reliable and high-speed Internet access for Airmen living in the two new TAFB dormitories, enabling them to play online video games, stream music and movies, VPN into the Air Force Network (AFNET), and stay connected with their families and friends.

2. Speed Requirement: The Internet service must support a minimum download speed of

100 Mbps and a minimum upload speed of 20 Mbps per user. This will ensure that

Airmen can effec vely use the internet for work-related tasks, video conferencing, streaming, and other ac vi es.

3. Coverage: The Internet service must provide full coverage in each dorm room. The solu on can be wired or wireless. The 325 CES (government-funded) will provide

Commercial WiFi access in the common areas only (two loca ons in each dorm).

4. Reliability: The Internet service must have a minimum up me of 99.9%, and any outages must be resolved within a reasonable meframe.

5. Security: The Internet service must include robust security features to protect the users' data and privacy, including firewalls and encryp on.

6. Support: The Internet service provider must provide 24/7 customer support to address any issues or concerns. Support will include resolving any inside plant (ISP) issues.

7. Contract: The contract should include a service level agreement (SLA) that outlines the service provider's responsibili es, performance expecta ons, and penal es for non-compliance.

8. Cost: The cost of the Internet service should be reasonable and compe ve, considering the speed, reliability, and security features provided. There should be a seamless billing and payment process for each Ac ve-Duty Airman customer that does not interrupt service.

9. Installa on: The installa on should be scheduled and completed in a mely manner, with minimal disrup on to Airmen's daily rou nes.

10. Equipment: The service provider should provide all necessary equipment, including routers, modems, and access points, and ensure they are properly installed and configured.

B. Commercial Television Service for Airmen Dormitories:

1. Purpose: To provide Airmen with access to a variety of television channels, enabling them to stay informed, entertained, and connected with the world beyond their dormitories.

2. Channel Selec on: The television service must offer a wide range of channels, including local channels, news, sports, movies, and entertainment. It should also include an op on to purchase premium channels, such as HBO, ESPN, etc.

3. Quality: The television service must provide high-defini on (HD) programming and support 1080p resolu on.

4. Coverage: The television service must be made available to each dorm room. The solu on can be wired or wireless. The 325 CES (government-funded) will provide

Commercial Television access in the common areas only (five loca ons in each dorm).

5. Reliability: The television service must have a minimum up me of 99.9%, and any outages must be resolved within a reasonable meframe.

6. Support: The television service provider must provide 24/7 customer support to address any issues or concerns.

7. Contract: The contract should include a service level agreement (SLA) that outlines the service provider's responsibili es, performance expecta ons, and penal es for non-compliance.

8. Cost: The cost of the television service should be reasonable and compe ve, considering the channel selec on and quality provided. There should be a seamless billing and payment process for each Ac ve-Duty Airman customer that does not interrupt service.

9. Installa on: The installa on should be scheduled and completed in a mely manner, with minimal disrup on to the Airmen's daily rou nes.

10. Equipment: The service provider should provide all necessary equipment, including set-top boxes, remote controls, and cables, and ensure they are properly installed and configured.

11. Addi onal Features: The television service should include addi onal features, such as on-demand programming and DVR capabili es.

ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS:

Accepted Vendors

Vendors desiring to service Tyndall AFB will be required to execute a real estate instrument

(lease, license or easement) with the Department of the Air Force. The type of instrument is dependent on the scope of service and all costs are born by the vendor. The scope can range from a land lease to construct a building or structures to support the vendor needs; easements for vendor owned communica ons lines; licenses to use government property such as conduits or exis ng available capacity on government owned communica ons lines.

Requirements of the vendor to enter into a real estate agreement may include:

1. Appraisal to determine rent or in-kind considera on.

2. Environmental Baseline Survey required for any construc on.

3. Survey required for construc on and easement lanes.

The Tyndall Real Property Office will assist vendors with the real estate requirements.

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE:

Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, 32403

STAKEHOLDER POINTS OF CONTACT:

325 CES Points of Contact:

Mr. Gerald Romine 325th Civil Engineer Squadron gerald.romine.2@us.af.mil

(850) 283-2730

Mr. Jody Reed 325th Civil Engineer Squadron jody.reed.2@us.af.mil

(850) 283-3093

325 CS Points of Contact:

2Lt Joshua Sheldon 325th Communica ons Squadron joshua.sheldon.6@us.af.mil

(850) 283-2666

SSgt James Grooms 325th Communica ons Squadron james.grooms.1@us.af.mil

(850) 283-2524