OTS Parade Field Equipment Sources Sought

The 42d Contracting Squadron at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, operating under the Department of the Air Force Air Education and Training Command, is conducting a sources sought to identify potential contractors capable of providing a complete outdoor professional audio system replacement for the Officer Training School (OTS) Parade Field. The procurement involves providing all labor, materials, equipment, and installation services for a comprehensive sound system covering a 4-acre ceremonial area that currently experiences chronic failures including audio dropouts, signal distortion, and uneven sound coverage that compromise drill commands and safety communications. Contractors must demonstrate capabilities to meet stringent performance requirements including sound coverage across a 300ft x 200ft area, minimum 85 dB SPL sound pressure level, 95% speech intelligibility, and equipment rated for extreme environmental conditions ranging from -20°F to +120°F with 75 mph wind resistance. Interested vendors must submit their company information, business type, NAICS code 334310, contact details, and capabilities by 12:00 PM Central Standard Time on August 5, 2025. Responses should be emailed to Contract Specialist Jordan Johnson or Contracting Officer Jeremy Kersey at their respective Air Force email addresses, with emphasis on demonstrating ability to meet the draft Statement of Requirements.

This pre-solicitation notice does not include any set-aside designations and will not result in an immediate contract award, though responses may be incorporated into a future solicitation. The project requires installation of six weather-resistant speakers, two professional amplifiers, weatherproof equipment housing, and integration with existing audio infrastructure, all backed by a minimum three-year comprehensive warranty and 24-hour emergency response capability. Installation must be carefully coordinated to avoid interference with 18 scheduled graduation ceremonies in CY25-26, requiring precise timing during non-ceremony periods. The contractor will be responsible for providing comprehensive training for government personnel and complete system documentation, while adhering to strict base security procedures and compliance with OSHA, National Electrical Code, and Air Force safety standards. No budget ranges, incumbent contractor information, or specific award values were disclosed in the sources sought documentation.