Operations and Maintenance of the Robert E. Kamosa Transmitting Station (REKTS) Facility

Amendment No. 6 is issued to post the Questions and Answers and attach the SF 33.


Amendment No. 5 is issued to provide information on the Site Visit which is scheduled for December 16, 2015, location Tinian Station at 9:00 a.m.  Contract overview first then a short tour.  Break for lunch at approximately 11:30 a.m.  Reconvene at Saipan Station at 2:00 p.m.  Tour and final discussion and questions and answers.  The point of contact in Saipan/Tinian is Mr. Derek Gifford at (670) 233-1624 (Saipan Office), (670) 989-4220 (Saipan Cell phone), (670) 234-5080 (Tinian Office), (670) 989-4223 (Tinian Cellphone) or via email:dgifford@mar.ibb.gov.

As previously noted: The Place of Performance is the Northern Mariana Islands.

All other aspects of this notice shall remain the same.

Amendment No. 4 is issued to extend the deadline for a site visit, proposal questions and proposal submissions. 

**Please note the following dates:

Site Visit date and time are pending and will be posted as soon as the date and time is established.  The point of contact in Saipan/Tinian is Mr. Derek Gifford at (670) 233-1624 (Saipan Office), (670) 989-4220 (Saipan Cellphone), (670) 234-5080 (Tinian Office), (670) 989-4223 (Tinian Cellphone) or via email:dgifford@mar.ibb.gov. 

Proposal Questions must be submitted before 12pm Eastern Time on  December 18, 2015. Questions concerning this solicitation must be submitted in writing to CONQ&A@bbg.gov. Be sure to include the Solicitation No. BBG50-R-15-0006 in the subject line.

Proposals must be received before 12pm Eastern Time on January 12, 2016 and submitted in writing to CONSOL@bbg.gov. Offerors are reminded to submit two separate attachments - a technical proposal and a separate price proposal. Offerors may send one email with both attachments. All attachments must be sent in "PDF Format" and the TOTAL SIZE OF ALL ATTACHMENTS MUST NOT EXCEED 23MB. All Solicitations must include the Solicitation Number (BBG50-R-15-0006) in the subject line.

Amendment No. 5 is issued to provide information on the Site Visit which is scheduled for December 16, 2015, location Tinian Station at 9:00 a.m. Contract overview first then a short tour. Break for lunch at approximately 11:30 a.m. Reconvene at Saipan Station at 2:00 p.m. Tour and final discussion and questions and answers. The point of contact in Saipan/Tinian is Mr. Derek Gifford at (670) 233-1624 (Saipan Office), (670) 989-4220 (Saipan Cell phone), (670) 234-5080 (Tinian Office), (670) 989-4223 (Tinian Cellphone) or via email:dgifford@mar.ibb.gov.
As previously noted: The Place of Performance is the Northern Mariana Islands.
All other aspects of this notice shall remain the same.
Amendment No. 4 is issued to extend the deadline for a site visit, proposal questions and proposal submissions.
**Please note the following dates:
Site Visit date and time are pending and will be posted as soon as the date and time is established. The point of contact in Saipan/Tinian is Mr. Derek Gifford at (670) 233-1624 (Saipan Office), (670) 989-4220 (Saipan Cellphone), (670) 234-5080 (Tinian Office), (670) 989-4223 (Tinian Cellphone) or via email:dgifford@mar.ibb.gov.
Proposal Questions must be submitted before 12pm Eastern Time on December 18, 2015. Questions concerning this solicitation must be submitted in writing to CONQ & A@bbg.gov. Be sure to include the Solicitation No. BBG50-R-15-0006 in the subject line.
Proposals must be received before 12pm Eastern Time on January 12, 2016 and submitted in writing to CONSOL@bbg.gov. Offerors are reminded to submit two separate attachments - a technical proposal and a separate price proposal. Offerors may send one email with both attachments. All attachments must be sent in "PDF Format" and the TOTAL SIZE OF ALL ATTACHMENTS MUST NOT EXCEED 23MB. All Solicitations must include the Solicitation Number (BBG50-R-15-0006) in the subject line.
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Amendment No. 5 is issued to provide information on the Site Visit which is scheduled for December 16, 2015, location Tinian Station at 9:00 a.m.  Contract overview first then a short tour.  Break for lunch at approximately 11:30 a.m.  Reconvene at Saipan Station at 2:00 p.m.  Tour and final discussion and questions and answers.  The point of contact in Saipan/Tinian is Mr. Derek Gifford at (670) 233-1624 (Saipan Office), (670) 989-4220 (Saipan Cell phone), (670) 234-5080 (Tinian Office), (670) 989-4223 (Tinian Cellphone) or via email:dgifford@mar.ibb.gov.

As previously noted: The Place of Performance is the Northern Mariana Islands.

All other aspects of this notice shall remain the same.

Amendment No. 4 is issued to extend the deadline for a site visit, proposal questions and proposal submissions. 

**Please note the following dates:

Site Visit date and time are pending and will be posted as soon as the date and time is established.  The point of contact in Saipan/Tinian is Mr. Derek Gifford at (670) 233-1624 (Saipan Office), (670) 989-4220 (Saipan Cellphone), (670) 234-5080 (Tinian Office), (670) 989-4223 (Tinian Cellphone) or via email:dgifford@mar.ibb.gov. 

Proposal Questions must be submitted before 12pm Eastern Time on  December 18, 2015. Questions concerning this solicitation must be submitted in writing to CONQ&A@bbg.gov. Be sure to include the Solicitation No. BBG50-R-15-0006 in the subject line.

Proposals must be received before 12pm Eastern Time on January 12, 2016 and submitted in writing to CONSOL@bbg.gov. Offerors are reminded to submit two separate attachments - a technical proposal and a separate price proposal. Offerors may send one email with both attachments. All attachments must be sent in "PDF Format" and the TOTAL SIZE OF ALL ATTACHMENTS MUST NOT EXCEED 23MB. All Solicitations must include the Solicitation Number (BBG50-R-15-0006) in the subject line.

Amendment No. 4 is issued to extend the deadline for a site visit, proposal questions and proposal submissions.
**Please note the following dates:
Site Visit date and time are pending and will be posted as soon as the date and time is established. The point of contact in Saipan/Tinian is Mr. Derek Gifford at (670) 233-1624 (Saipan Office), (670) 989-4220 (Saipan Cellphone), (670) 234-5080 (Tinian Office), (670) 989-4223 (Tinian Cellphone) or via email:dgifford@mar.ibb.gov.
Proposal Questions must be submitted before 12pm Eastern Time on December 18, 2015. Questions concerning this solicitation must be submitted in writing to CONQ & A@bbg.gov. Be sure to include the Solicitation No. BBG50-R-15-0006 in the subject line.
Proposals must be received before 12pm Eastern Time on January 12, 2016 and submitted in writing to CONSOL@bbg.gov. Offerors are reminded to submit two separate attachments - a technical proposal and a separate price proposal. Offerors may send one email with both attachments. All attachments must be sent in "PDF Format" and the TOTAL SIZE OF ALL ATTACHMENTS MUST NOT EXCEED 23MB. All Solicitations must include the Solicitation Number (BBG50-R-15-0006) in the subject line.
Added: Jul 29, 2015 2:49 pm Modified: Nov 20, 2015 2:49 pmTrack Changes Amendment No. 3 is issued to extend the deadline for a site visit, proposal questions and proposal submissions. This extension is issued due to a typhoon that hit the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands that greatly affected the islands infrastructure. Please note the following dates:
Site Visit will be held on November 18, 2015. The point of contact in Saipan/Tinian is Mr. Derek Gifford at (670) 233-1624 (Saipan Office), (670) 989-4220 (Saipan Cellphone), (670) 234-5080 (Tinian Office), (670) 989-4223 (Tinian Cellphone) or via email:dgifford@mar.ibb.gov.
Proposal Questions must be submitted before 12pm Eastern Time on November 25, 2015. Questions concerning this solicitation must be submitted in writing to CONQ & A@bbg.gov. Be sure to include the Solicitation No. BBG50-R-15-0006 in the subject line.
Proposals must be received before 12pm Eastern Time on December 11, 2015 and submitted in writing to CONSOL@bbg.gov. Offerors are reminded to submit two separate attachments - a technical proposal and a separate price proposal. Offerors may send one email with both attachments. All attachments must be sent in "PDF Format" and the TOTAL SIZE OF ALL ATTACHMENTS MUST NOT EXCEED 23MB. All Solicitations must include the Solicitation Number (BBG50-R-15-0006) in the subject line.
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Amendment No. 4 is issued to extend the deadline for a site visit, proposal questions and proposal submissions. 

**Please note the following dates:

Site Visit date and time are pending and will be posted as soon as the date and time is established.  The point of contact in Saipan/Tinian is Mr. Derek Gifford at (670) 233-1624 (Saipan Office), (670) 989-4220 (Saipan Cellphone), (670) 234-5080 (Tinian Office), (670) 989-4223 (Tinian Cellphone) or via email:dgifford@mar.ibb.gov. 

Proposal Questions must be submitted before 12pm Eastern Time on  December 18, 2015. Questions concerning this solicitation must be submitted in writing to CONQ&A@bbg.gov. Be sure to include the Solicitation No. BBG50-R-15-0006 in the subject line.

Proposals must be received before 12pm Eastern Time on January 12, 2016 and submitted in writing to CONSOL@bbg.gov. Offerors are reminded to submit two separate attachments - a technical proposal and a separate price proposal. Offerors may send one email with both attachments. All attachments must be sent in "PDF Format" and the TOTAL SIZE OF ALL ATTACHMENTS MUST NOT EXCEED 23MB. All Solicitations must include the Solicitation Number (BBG50-R-15-0006) in the subject line.

Amendment No. 3 is issued to extend the deadline for a site visit, proposal questions and proposal submissions. This extension is issued due to a typhoon that hit the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands that greatly affected the islands infrastructure. Please note the following dates:

Site Visit will be held on  November 18, 2015. The point of contact in Saipan/Tinian is Mr. Derek Gifford at (670) 233-1624 (Saipan Office), (670) 989-4220 (Saipan Cellphone), (670) 234-5080 (Tinian Office), (670) 989-4223 (Tinian Cellphone) or via email:dgifford@mar.ibb.gov. 

Proposal Questions must be submitted before 12pm Eastern Time on  November 25, 2015. Questions concerning this solicitation must be submitted in writing to CONQ&A@bbg.gov. Be sure to include the Solicitation No. BBG50-R-15-0006 in the subject line.

Proposals must be received before 12pm Eastern Time on December 11, 2015 and submitted in writing to CONSOL@bbg.gov. Offerors are reminded to submit two separate attachments - a technical proposal and a separate price proposal. Offerors may send one email with both attachments. All attachments must be sent in "PDF Format" and the TOTAL SIZE OF ALL ATTACHMENTS MUST NOT EXCEED 23MB. All Solicitations must include the Solicitation Number (BBG50-R-15-0006) in the subject line.

Added: Jul 29, 2015 2:49 pm Modified: Aug 25, 2015 4:36 pmTrack Changes Amendment No. 3 is issued to extend the deadline for a site visit, proposal questions and proposal submissions. This extension is issued due to a typhoon that hit the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands that greatly affected the islands infrastructure. Please note the following dates:
Site Visit will be held on November 18, 2015. The point of contact in Saipan/Tinian is Mr. Derek Gifford at (670) 233-1624 (Saipan Office), (670) 989-4220 (Saipan Cellphone), (670) 234-5080 (Tinian Office), (670) 989-4223 (Tinian Cellphone) or via email:dgifford@mar.ibb.gov.
Proposal Questions must be submitted before 12pm Eastern Time on November 25, 2015. Questions concerning this solicitation must be submitted in writing to CONQ & A@bbg.gov. Be sure to include the Solicitation No. BBG50-R-15-0006 in the subject line.
Proposals must be received before 12pm Eastern Time on December 11, 2015 and submitted in writing to CONSOL@bbg.gov. Offerors are reminded to submit two separate attachments - a technical proposal and a separate price proposal. Offerors may send one email with both attachments. All attachments must be sent in "PDF Format" and the TOTAL SIZE OF ALL ATTACHMENTS MUST NOT EXCEED 23MB. All Solicitations must include the Solicitation Number (BBG50-R-15-0006) in the subject line.
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Amendment No. 3 is issued to extend the deadline for a site visit, proposal questions and proposal submissions. This extension is issued due to a typhoon that hit the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands that greatly affected the islands infrastructure. Please note the following dates:

Site Visit will be held on  November 18, 2015. The point of contact in Saipan/Tinian is Mr. Derek Gifford at (670) 233-1624 (Saipan Office), (670) 989-4220 (Saipan Cellphone), (670) 234-5080 (Tinian Office), (670) 989-4223 (Tinian Cellphone) or via email:dgifford@mar.ibb.gov. 

Proposal Questions must be submitted before 12pm Eastern Time on  November 25, 2015. Questions concerning this solicitation must be submitted in writing to CONQ&A@bbg.gov. Be sure to include the Solicitation No. BBG50-R-15-0006 in the subject line.

Proposals must be received before 12pm Eastern Time on December 11, 2015 and submitted in writing to CONSOL@bbg.gov. Offerors are reminded to submit two separate attachments - a technical proposal and a separate price proposal. Offerors may send one email with both attachments. All attachments must be sent in "PDF Format" and the TOTAL SIZE OF ALL ATTACHMENTS MUST NOT EXCEED 23MB. All Solicitations must include the Solicitation Number (BBG50-R-15-0006) in the subject line.

Amendment No. 2 is issued to provide drawings/photographs of the Saipan and Tinian Transmitting Stations. To view the station drawings with the *.dwf suffix the AutoCad or equivalent drawing application shall be used. If Autocad is not available for a contractor to view the *.dwf drawings, AutoCad has a free download called AutoDesk that can be used to drag and drop the *dwf file and view it online. See attachment titled "REKTS drawings" for more details.
All other aspects of Solicitation No. BBG50-R-15-0006 remain unchanged.
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Amendment No. 2 is issued to provide drawings/photographs of the Saipan and Tinian Transmitting Stations.  To view the station drawings with the *.dwf suffix the AutoCad or equivalent drawing application shall be used.  If Autocad is not available for a contractor to view the *.dwf drawings, AutoCad has a free download called AutoDesk that can be used to drag and drop the *dwf file and view it online. See attachment titled "REKTS drawings" for more details.

All other aspects of Solicitation No.  BBG50-R-15-0006 remain unchanged.

Modification No. 1 is issued to attached the Solicitation. Please review the Attachment titled "Solicitation" for more details.
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Modification No. 1 is issued to attached the Solicitation. Please review the Attachment titled "Solicitation" for more details.

THE U.S. BROADCASTING BOARD OF GOVERNORS (BBG), INTERNATIONAL BROADCASTING BUREAU (IBB) anticipates the issuance of a Request for Proposal (RFP) Solicitation for a single contractor to operate and maintain the Robert E. Kamosa Transmitting Station (REKTS) Facilities with radio transmitting plants located on the Island of Tinian and the Island of Saipan, in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI). The contract term will be one year from date of award, with an option to extend for four (4) additional one-year periods at the discretion of the Government. The Solicitation is expected to be posted on the Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps) website on or about July 15, 2015. Interested parties must monitor FBO periodically for the posting. Interested parties should submit send an email expressing their interest in the requirement. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this notification or otherwise pay for information or inquiry for any reason. All emails expressing an interest and any questions regarding this Notice or the forthcoming Solicitation document shall be submitted via email to Ms. Myria Carpenter, Office of Contracts (CON), at proposalquestionMEDC@bbg.gov by July 7, 2015. Oral or faxed responses of a firm's statements of interest, capabilities, and pertinent experience will not be accepted by the BBG. Oral or faxed expressions of interest in this proposed procurement will not be accepted. All written expressions of interest shall refer to this Notice by its title, number, and date of the publication in the subject line. Interested firms who desire to obtain a copy of the solicitation document shall submit a written request to Ms. Myria Carpenter at the above-listed address or via e-mail to proposalquestionMEDC@bbg.gov. This notice is not a RFQ, RFP, or an IFB.

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THE U.S. BROADCASTING BOARD OF GOVERNORS (BBG), INTERNATIONAL BROADCASTING BUREAU (IBB) anticipates the issuance of a Request for Proposal (RFP) Solicitation for a single contractor to operate and maintain the Robert E. Kamosa Transmitting Station (REKTS) Facilities with radio transmitting plants located on the Island of Tinian and the Island of Saipan, in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI). The contract term will be one year from date of award, with an option to extend for four (4) additional one-year periods at the discretion of the Government. The Solicitation is expected to be posted on the Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps) website on or about July 15, 2015. Interested parties must monitor FBO periodically for the posting. Interested parties should submit send an email expressing their interest in the requirement. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this notification or otherwise pay for information or inquiry for any reason. All emails expressing an interest and any questions regarding this Notice or the  forthcoming Solicitation document shall be submitted via email to Ms. Myria Carpenter, Office of Contracts (CON), at proposalquestionMEDC@bbg.gov by July 7, 2015. Oral or faxed responses of a firm's statements of interest, capabilities, and pertinent experience will not be accepted by the BBG. Oral or faxed expressions of interest in this proposed procurement will not be accepted. All written expressions of interest shall refer to this Notice by its title, number, and date of the publication in the subject line. Interested firms who desire to obtain a copy of the solicitation document shall submit a written request to Ms. Myria Carpenter at the above-listed address or via e-mail to proposalquestionMEDC@bbg.gov. This notice is not a RFQ, RFP, or an IFB.

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes. It does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. This RFI does not commit the U.S. Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. BBG is not at this time seeking proposals and will not accept unsolicited proposals. All who respond to this RFI are advised that the U.S. government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI. All costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the Interested Party's expense. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP, if any is released.

The Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) is seeking information regarding Industry's capability to operate and maintain the Robert E. Kamosa Transmitting Station (REKTS) Facilities with radio transmitting plants located on the island of Tinian and the island of Saipan, in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI). Interested Parties are encouraged to provide information on how they would provide BBG with the above service.

REQUESTED INFORMATION: Interested Parties are requested to respond to this RFI with a comprehensive written "Capabilities Statement," consisting of an original and one (1) copy, describing their approach to this Notice. The "Capabilities Statement" must include, at a minimum, the following:

1. BUSINESS NAME: business size (i.e., small, large, etc.) and ownership;

2. EXAMPLES OF CAPABILITIES: evidence of specific examples of the Interested Party's successful past performance, with a desired minimum of three (3) years of experience in providing the above service;

3. TECHNICAL PERFORMANCE: clearly describe your ability to provide the above service, including, but not limited to the approximate size of its staff, location of its offices around the world and the procedures that it employs to ensure that the required service is properly received.

4. REFERENCES: provide three current or former clients, including the names and title, current address, city, state, country, email and telephone number of the customer point-of-contact;

5. RESPONSE: describe your capability to operate and maintain a transmitting station on CNMI.

6. BUDGET: provide an approximate budget to provide the above service for one year.

All written or courier delivered responses, consisting of original and one (1) copy to this RFI notice, must be received by 12:00 p.m., Eastern Day light Savings Time DST, on December 19, 2014 at the Broadcasting Board of Governors, Attention: Myria Carpenter, Office of Contracts (CON), Mary E. Switzer Building, Room 4007, 330 "C" St., SW., Room 4007, Washington, DC 20237. Proprietary information, if any, should be minimized and MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED. To aid the BBG, please segregate proprietary information. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned. NO telephone, fax or oral responses will be accepted.

Based on the response to this RFI a determination to compete, or not to compete, a future procurement, is solely within the discretion of the Government. In the event a Solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on the Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps) website. It is the responsibility of potential offerors to monitor the FedBizOpps website for additional information pertaining to this RFI. This Notice is not a RFP, IFB, or RFQ.

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THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes. It does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. This RFI does not commit the U.S. Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. BBG is not at this time seeking proposals and will not accept unsolicited proposals. All who respond to this RFI are advised that the U.S. government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI. All costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the Interested Party's expense. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP, if any is released.

The Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) is seeking information regarding Industry's capability to operate and maintain the Robert E. Kamosa Transmitting Station (REKTS) Facilities with radio transmitting plants located on the island of Tinian and the island of Saipan, in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI). Interested Parties are encouraged to provide information on how they would provide BBG with the above service.

REQUESTED INFORMATION: Interested Parties are requested to respond to this RFI with a comprehensive written "Capabilities Statement," consisting of an original and one (1) copy, describing their approach to this Notice. The "Capabilities Statement" must include, at a minimum, the following:

1. BUSINESS NAME: business size (i.e., small, large, etc.) and ownership;

2. EXAMPLES OF CAPABILITIES: evidence of specific examples of the Interested Party's successful past performance, with a desired minimum of three (3) years of experience in providing the above service;

3. TECHNICAL PERFORMANCE: clearly describe your ability to provide the above service, including, but not limited to the approximate size of its staff, location of its offices around the world and the procedures that it employs to ensure that the required service is properly received.

4. REFERENCES: provide three current or former clients, including the names and title, current address, city, state, country, email and telephone number of the customer point-of-contact;

5. RESPONSE: describe your capability to operate and maintain a transmitting station on CNMI.  

6. BUDGET: provide an approximate budget to provide the above service for one year.

All written or courier delivered responses, consisting of original and one (1) copy to this RFI notice, must be received by 12:00 p.m., Eastern Day light Savings Time DST, on December 19, 2014 at the Broadcasting Board of Governors, Attention: Myria Carpenter, Office of Contracts (CON), Mary E. Switzer Building, Room 4007, 330 "C" St., SW., Room 4007, Washington, DC 20237. Proprietary information, if any, should be minimized and MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED. To aid the BBG, please segregate proprietary information. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned. NO telephone, fax or oral responses will be accepted.

Based on the response to this RFI a determination to compete, or not to compete, a future procurement, is solely within the discretion of the Government. In the event a Solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on the Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps) website. It is the responsibility of potential offerors to monitor the FedBizOpps website for additional information pertaining to this RFI. This Notice is not a RFP, IFB, or RFQ.