Sit Visit and Follow Up Questions and Answers 20250211.docx
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- W911SG-25-Q-A007
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This is a Questions and Answers document from a site visit for solicitation W911SG-25-Q-A007 for Satellite Television Services at Fort Bliss, covering two buildings housing Japanese Forces. The document addresses technical specifications and current setup details for 140 satellite television receivers across two buildings (Building 1008 with 61 TVs and Building 1009 with 79 TVs).
The services require new equipment including satellite receivers, multi-switches with power supplies, and coaxial cable infrastructure. The current provider is Gila Satellite Systems, with a contract running through April 30, 2025. Building 1008 is a 3-story structure with stacked utility closets, while Building 1009 is a 4-story building (including basement) with external cable distribution points. All rooms currently have TVs and active service, though the existing receivers and equipment belong to the current contractor and will need to be replaced. The government owns the TV mounts and power strips, but new receivers and associated equipment must be provided by the winning contractor.
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| Solicitation Amendment W911SG25QA0070001 SF 30.pdf | ||
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| Wage Determination 2015-5229.pdf | ||
| Solicitation - W911SG25QA007.pdf |
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Follow Up Questions and Answers
W911SG-25-Q-A007
1. Do all TV locations currently have cable drops installed?
a. No. The Coaxial is wired directly to a central location (hub) away from the rooms.
2. It’s mentioned in 1.4, 5 non-penetration roof antennas. With two buildings on site, do we know which building will have 2 and which will have 3?
a. 1008 – 2 Satellite receivers
b. 1009 – 3 Satellite receivers
3. In one of the images, it appears that there currently is DIRECTV receivers on site. May we ask for your DTV account number?
a. This is proprietary information owned by the contractor. The government will not provide this.
4. How many rooms are in building 1008 and 1009?
a. 1008 – 61 (with TV’s)
b. 1009 – 79 (with TV’s)
5. Will you need a Coaxial Cable?
a. Yes
6. For the installation of 140 satellite receivers, 34 multi-switches with power supplies, and 5 non-penetration roof-mounted satellite antennas. Do you already have receivers and non-pens?
a. Yes we have non-pen antennas and receivers, but these are provided by the current contractor; therefore, will need to provide all receivers.
7. What is the need for having individual receivers, do you want to have access to all the channels in the AT120 Package?
a. The need is to allow each television to individually watch channels independently.
8. Would there be any interest in a Smart Box instead of individual receivers?
a. Only if it meets the needs of the customer.
9. If not, what is the breakdown of receivers in Buildings 1008 or 1009?
a. 1008 – 61
b. 1009 – 79
10. Will a site visit be scheduled?
a. Yes, a site visit was conducted 11 February 2025. The notification and details for this site visit was published via Amendment 1.
11. How many accounts for each building?
a. 1 account for both buildings
12. How long ago were the current receivers installed?
a. Over 6 years ago.
13. Who owns the receivers?
a. The current provider owns the receivers.
14. Who is the current service provider (Dealer of Record)?
a. The current provider is Gila Satellite Systems
15. Is the government billed by Direct TV? Is the customer getting billed by DIRECTV for monthly programing or by contractor?
a. No, the current provider invoices the government.
16. Are receiver numbers allowed to be released?
a. This is proprietary information of the current contractor and the Government will not provide that at this time
17. Is there a distribution closet on every floor?
a. BLD 1008 – Yes
b. BLD 1009 – No the distribution point is outside of the building
18. How many TVs are there currently?
a. 140 on contract
19. Will TVs be required in quote?
a. No, the televisions belong to the end-user.
20. How man floors are in each building?
a. 1008 – 3 floors
b. 1009 – 4 floors including the basement.
21. Are the utility rooms stacked on top of each other?
a. BLD 1008 – Yes the utility rooms are stacked.
22. Are there any rooms that do not have TVs?
a. No all the Receivers have an attached TV
23. Ok with current receiver placement?
a. Yes
24. How many receivers are on the current contract?
a. 136.
25. Are all tv make and models the same?
a. No, they vary.
26. Are shelves that hold receiver apart of current package?
a. No, the mounts are owned by the end-user.
27. Are specific closets required to route cables?
a. BLD 1008 – Yes utility closet is currently in use
b. BLD 1009 – No, the current routing of cables is outside of the building is needed due to structure
28. What is the extra room in 1009 called?
a. This room, which extends the first floor is called the Hammerhead
29. Are all 140 units active and operating with DIRECTV service at this time?
a. The current contract has 136 receivers and they are all receiving Direct TV service.
30. Is the customer still in contract with Dealer of Record?
a. Yes, the current period of performance is 01 May 2024 – 30 Apr 2025.
31. Can you get one receiver number and smart card number from each building?
a. This is proprietary information of the current contractor and the Government will not provide that at this time.
32. Can you submit pictures of the DIRECTV wire distribution in each building located in the utility closets on each floor in bldg. 1008 and located outside in bldg. 1009 by the main entrances.
a. Please see the following pictures
Building 1009 North Connection Point
Building 1009 South Connection Point
Building 1008 1st Floor Connection Point
Building 1008 2nd Floor Connection Point
Building 1008 3rd Floor Connection Point
Typical Television set up The television, TV mount, receiver mount, and power strip belong to end user image6.jpeg image1.jpeg image2.jpeg image3.jpeg image4.jpeg image5.jpeg
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