The Department of Defense is seeking a contractor to supply and install a head-end unit for television service distribution at a military base in Mississippi. This opportunity is set aside for total small businesses under NAICS 51711. Interested vendors should note that this is a presolicitation notice, indicating they should track the opportunity closely for the formal solicitation rather than bid immediately. The project includes providing necessary equipment, labor, and ensuring 24/7 service availability, with specific requirements for channel integration and lineup management.
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Description
Pre-Solicitation Notice
POC: Mr. James Nelson james.nelson.78@us.af.mil (228)-214-6072
Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside
PSC Code: D399 NAICS Code: 517111
Description of Requirements: This solicitation is to supply and install a fully operational head-end unit, including all necessary equipment, labor, and transportation, to enable television service distribution to all locations on base. This head-end unit will utilize the existing Blonder Tongue HDE-8C-QAM to provide enhanced modulation capabilities for optimal compatibility with legacy television receivers.
The Contractor shall furnish the Base Communications section with the channel lineup, as detailed in the attached document, for distribution to all television outlets on the installation. The MS CRTC Communications Office retains sole discretion regarding the channel lineup; all substitutions are contingent upon their prior written authorization.
Guarantee 24/7 service availability for signal delivery to the MS CRTC Base Communications section television demarcation point. The government will be responsible for maintaining the television signal at individual drops beyond that point.
Implement integration of local over-the-air (OTA) channels into the base distribution platform. This integration will serve as a failover mechanism in the event of primary service provider outages.
All responsible sources may submit a quotation.
Anticipated Award Date: July 31st 2026
Source: SAM.gov, as posted. Verify the current solicitation before responding.
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