Support and Maintenance of the FBIs Secure Video-Teleconferencing System

MODIFICATION/AMENDMENT NOTICE: Block 9 of the SF-33 (Attachment 4) has been modified to correspond to the solicitation.  To clarify, the closing date of this solicitation is August 8, 2011 at 2:00 pm EST. 

MODIFICATION/AMENDMENT NOTICE (7/22/11): The solicitation has been updated to address specific questions that are included in the Q&A attachment and is included as file SVTC_Solicitation_Updated062111.  Attachment 6 has been added.  Questions and Answers have been posted as of 7/22/11.

MODIFICATION/AMENDMENT NOTICE: Block 9 of the SF-33 (Attachment 4) has been modified to correspond to the solicitation.  To clarify, the closing date of this solicitation is August 8, 2011 at 2:00 pm EST. 

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is issuing a solicitation for a contract that will provide worldwide support and maintenance for the FBI's Secure Video-Teleconferencing System (SVTC). The successful offeror shall furnish the necessary management, personnel, and equipment (unless otherwise specified as being provided by the Government) to assume operation, maintenance, design, installation, and removal responsibilities for all current and future video teleconferencing (VTC) systems and custom conference rooms (VTC and/or audio-visual) located in FBI facilities world-wide. These contract services are required to ensure the FBI maintains a fully integrated and operational SVTC system at all its facilities.

Contract Type and Place of Performance: This contract will provide firm fixed-price services at two FBI facilities at Clarksburg, West Virginia, and Washington, DC. Contractor personnel working from these facilities will be required to hold Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmentalized Information (TS/SCI) security clearances. Additionally, the contract includes Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) provisions that will allow for additional services to be tasked on a firm fixed-price basis for performance at any FBI location world-wide. This competitive solicitation is issued as a 100% set aside for small business concerns in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 19.5. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the FBI. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 517919 (Telecommunications-All Other), with a business size standard of $25.0 million. The base contract period of performance will begin at date of award and run for twelve months, with four one-year priced option periods. Each option period will be exercised based on contractor performance, continuation of need, and availability of appropriated funds. Contract award is projected for August/September 2011.

All questions or comments should be directed electronically to the Beth Sammons, Contracting Officer, at beth.sammons@ic.fbi.gov . No other format will be considered or accepted. All information pertaining to this acquisition, including technical questions and answers, shall be provided through the Contracting Officer ONLY.