What this opportunity is
The Department of Defense is seeking a contractor to provide internet connection services for the Nevada Air National Guard Recruiting Storefront, with a total small business set-aside under NAICS 517112. This contract spans one base year and four option years, requiring the contractor to supply personnel, equipment, and materials necessary for service delivery at a specified location in Reno, NV. Interested small businesses should note that this is a combined synopsis/solicitation, indicating they should track the notice closely for potential bidding opportunities.
Analysis by Mindy, grounded in the SAM.gov notice.
Description
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PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT
(PWS) FOR
Recruiting Storefront Commercial Internet
1.0 General:
1.1 Scope: As defined in this Performance Work Statement (PWS) the contractor shall
provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and quality control
necessary, except as specified in Paragraph 3.0 as Government Furnished, for an
internet connection service.
1.2 Background: The Nevada Air National Guard (NVANG) Recruiting and Retention
Office at the Storefront location is engaging to procure an internet service for a base
year and four option years. The previous internet contract for the 152d Recruiting
Storefront was established with Spectrum internet, with similar specs to the ones listed
in the PWS.
1.3 Period of Performance (PoP): The Period of Performance shall be: 60 months (01
September 2026 - 31 August 2031). One base year and four option years.
1.4 General Information:
1.4.1 Telework: The Government does not permit the contractor to telework in support
of this requirement. In furtherance of Continuity of Operations Planning (COOP), a
telework program may be enacted to ensure that the Government's mission-critical
operations stay operational during times of national emergency or incidents of national
significance. Telework shall be at no additional cost to the Government.
1.4.2 Recognized Holidays: The following are recognized US holidays. The
contractor shall perform services on these days:
1.4.2.1 New Year’s Day: January 1st
1.4.2.2 Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday
1.4.2.3 President’s Day
1.4.2.4 Memorial Day
1.4.2.5 Juneteenth National Independence Day
1.4.2.6 Independence Day: July 4th
1.4.2.7 Labor Day
1.4.2.8 Columbus Day
1.4.2.9 Veteran’s Day: November 11th
1.4.2.10 Thanksgiving Day
1.4.2.11 Christmas Day
1.4.3 Place and Performance of Services: NVANG Recruiting Storefront: 294 E Moana
Lane, Suite 14, Reno NV 89502
The contractor shall provide services during peak operational hours on any day.
Performance shall be in high traffic areas listed on the deliverables table. The contractor
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shall at all times maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of
all tasks defined within this PWS. When hiring personnel, the contractor should keep in
mind that stability and continuity of the work force are essential.
1.4.3.1 Security Requirements. The contractor shall comply with all applicable
security policies and procedures, which may be obtained from the Contracting Officer’s
Representative (COR). The contractor shall ensure compliance with all personal
identity verification requirements as directed by DOD, HQDA and/or local policy.
Should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) change, the Government may require
changes in contractor security matters or processes.
1.4.4 Protection of Personally Identifiable Information (PII). The contractor shall protect
all Personally Identifiable Information (PII) encountered in the performance of services
in accordance with DFARS 224.103 and DoDD 5400.11, Department of Defense
Privacy Program, and DoD 5400.11-R. If a PII breach results from the contractor’s
violation of the afore mentioned policies, the contractor shall bear all notification costs,
call-center support costs, and credit monitoring service costs for all individuals whose
PII has been compromised.
1.4.5 COMSEC/IT Security All communications with DOD organizations are subject to
communications security (COMSEC) review. All telephone communications networks
are continually subject to intercept by unfriendly intelligence organizations. DOD has
authorized the military departments to conduct COMSEC monitoring and recording of
telephone calls originating from, or terminating at, DOD organizations. Therefore, the
contractor is advised that any time contractor place or receive a call they are subject to
COMSEC procedures. The contractor shall ensure wide and frequent dissemination of
the above information to all employees dealing with DOD information. The contractor
shall abide by all Government regulations concerning the authorized use of the
Government's computer network, including the restriction against using the network to
recruit Government personnel or advertise job openings.
1.4.5.1 Physical Security. The contractor shall safeguard all Government property
provided for contractor use. At the close of each work period, Government facilities,
equipment and materials shall be secured.
1.4.6 Data Rights: The Government has unlimited rights to all documents/material
produced under this contract. All documents and materials, to include the source codes
of any software, produced under this contract shall be Government owned and are the
property of the Government with all rights and privileges of ownership/copyright
belonging exclusively to the Government. These documents and materials may not be
used or sold by the contractor without written permission from the KO. All materials
supplied to the Government shall be the sole property of the Government and may not
be used for any other purpose. This right does not abrogate any other Government
rights.
1.4.7 Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings: The contractor agrees to
attend any post award conference convened by the KO in accordance with Federal
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Acquisition Regulations Subpart 42.5. The KO, Contracting Officer’s Representative
(COR), and other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with
the contractor to review the contactor’s performance. At these meetings, the Contacting
Officer will appraise the contractor of how the Government views the contractor’s
performance and the contractor shall appraise the Government of problems, if any,
being experienced. The contractor shall resolve outstanding issues raised by the
Government. Contractor attendance at these meetings shall be at no additional cost to
the Government.
1.4.8 Contract Manager (CM): The contractor shall designate a CM who shall ensure
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