The purpose of this synopsis is to gain knowledge of potential sources for this project including interested Small Business sources. This notice is for planning purposes only. All interested parties shall respond to the Kentucky Air National Guard via
[email protected]. The Kentucky Air National Guard Communication Squadron, 1101 Grade Lane, Louisville, KY 40213 has a requirement to procure the following service: Commercial Internet Service for the 123rd Airlift Wing located at 1101 Grade Lane Louisville, Kentucky 40213 Building 400 room 134. Scope Contractor will establish and maintain a commercial internet circuit terminating in building 400 room 134. This circuit will be utilized solely for mission support for vehicle maintenance diagnostic tool kit, aircraft maintenance enhanced technical information management system, electronic flight bag connectivity to DISA Mobility Unclassified Capability (DMUC) Mobile Device Management (MDM) to apply security policy and provide a mobile app store, and Public Affairs information access. Deliverables 1. The contractor shall provide and maintain a circuit solution meeting or exceeding a bandwidth of 50 Mbps upload and 50Mbps download. 2. The contractor shall provide for the physical security of contractor installed equipment until installation is completed and accepted by the Government. 3. Location for termination and placement of equipment in the transmission room will be identified by the 123rd Communications Flight. Electrical power for equipment will be provided by the 123rd Civil Engineering Squadron. 4. The contractor shall adhere to all standards governed by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA-101 Life Safety Code, 2012 Edition). No firewall discontinuities. 5. The contractor shall be responsible for the design, configuration and installation of all cabling and equipment needed for the circuit. 6. The contractor shall provide technical support via a call center for the 123rd Communications Flight staff. 7. The contractor shall provide return telephone support within two hours (if needed) and onsite support within 24 hours (if required). 8. The contractor shall provide service availability with an expected uptime of no less than 99%. 9. The contractor shall schedule initial equipment installation and maintenance from 0800 to 1530 hours local time. Notification of a foreseen event affecting circuit performance shall be communicated from the contractor to the 123rd Communications Flight staff no less than 7 days prior to the event. 10. The contractor shall test, validate, repair, replace (as needed), and maintain installed equipment necessary to provide the circuit capability. 11. Contractor will use the provided cable path to enter the building using the underground duct system from manhole. 12. If any building modifications are required, contact 123rd Civil Engineering Squadron (example, drill holes in wall, cut wall...) 13. Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures. This standard language is for contractor employees with an area of performance within Government controlled installation, facility, or area. The contractor shall comply with all applicable installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures, which may be obtained from the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). The contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by the local installation's Security Forces, Director of Emergency Services or local Security Office. The contractor shall ensure compliance with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by DoD, HAF and/or local policy. Should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes. 14. For Contractors that do not require CAC, but require access to a DoD Facility and/or Installation. Contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with adjudication standards and procedures using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index (NCIC-III) and Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) (AFI 31-101 and AFI 10-245), applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative), or, at OCONUS locations, in accordance with status of forces agreements and other theater regulations. 15. AT Level I Training. This standard language is for contractor employees with an area of performance within a Government controlled installation, facility or area. All contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees, requiring access Government Installations, Facilities and Controlled Access areas shall complete AT Level I awareness training within 10 calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever is applicable. Certificates of completion for each affected contractor employee and subcontractor employee will be maintained by the COR or Antiterrorism Representative. AT level I Awareness Training is available at the following website: http://jko.jten.mil. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement no later than 9:00 AM Eastern Time, Friday, February 15, 2019. For questions concerning this Sources Sought Notice please contact TSgt Anthony Hayden at
[email protected] A determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. NO TELEPHONE REQUESTS WILL BE HONORED.