What this opportunity is
The Department of Defense is seeking a contractor to provide wireless internet service at the 210th Regional Training Institute (RTI) in the Virgin Islands. This opportunity is set aside for small businesses and requires the contractor to supply all necessary personnel, equipment, and materials to ensure connectivity for students during and after training sessions. Interested businesses should note that this is a solicitation notice, indicating they should track the opportunity closely rather than submit bids immediately.
Analysis by Mindy, grounded in the SAM.gov notice.
Description
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STATEMENT OF WORK
FOR
210TH Regional Training Institute (210TH RTI) Wireless Internet
1.0 General: The Virgin Islands Army National Guard (VIARNG) 210th RTI conducts
92W Military Occupation Specialty (MOS) Re-Classification training annually. To ensure
connectivity for students throughout the 210th RTI facility during class hours and after
hours, wireless internet is necessary.
1.1 Scope: The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials,
supervision, and quality control necessary to produce wireless internet service at the
210th RTI as defined in this Statement of Work (SOW).
1.1.1 Objectives: To ensure students have access to training information, wireless
internet service is needed to ensure students have internet capabilities during
scheduled classes and after hours at the 210TH RTI.
1.2 Background: The 210th RTI provides a rigorous training environment for Soldiers
and Federal Employees. This includes providing lodging accommodation at the facility
to support personnel conducting training at the 210th RTI. Wireless internet service is
directly related to the success of students passing 92W MOS Re-classification as
specified in this SOW.
1.3 Period of Performance (PoP): The Period of Performance shall consist of a base
period of 12 months with four 12-month options and the 6-month option to extend
services in accordance with FAR 52.217-8.
1.4 General Information:
1.4.1 Place and Performance of Services: Performance shall be at the 210th RTI facility,
located on the Estate Bethlehem Military Compound, Kingshill,VI. The contractor shall
at all times maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all
tasks defined within this SOW when the Government facility/installation is not closed for
the above reasons. When hiring personnel, the contractor shall keep in mind that the
stability and continuity of the work force are essential.
1.4.2 Unscheduled gate closures by the Security Police may occur at any time causing
all personnel entering or exiting a closed installation to experience a delay. This cannot
be predicted or prevented. Contractors are not compensated for unexpected closures or
delays. Vehicles operated by contractor personnel are subject to search pursuant to
applicable regulations. Any moving violation of any applicable motor vehicle regulation
may result in the termination of the contractor employee’s installation driving privileges.
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1.4.3 The contractor’s employees shall become familiar with and obey the regulations of
the installation, including fire, traffic, safety and security regulations while on the
installation. Contractor employees should only enter restricted areas when required to
do so and only upon prior approval. All contractor employees shall carry proper
identification with them at all times and shall be subject to such checks as may be
deemed necessary. The contractor shall ensure compliance with all regulations and
orders of the installation, which may affect performance. The Government reserves the
right to direct the removal of an employee from Government property or revoke access
to Government systems for misconduct, security reasons, or any overt evidence of
communicable disease. Removal of contractor employees for reasons stated above
does not relieve the Contractor from responsibility for total performance of this contract.
1.4.4 Installation Access and Security Requirements. The contractor shall comply with
all applicable installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures,
which may be obtained from the COR. The contractor and all associated subcontractor
employees shall provide all information required for background checks to meet
installation access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal
Office, Director of Emergency Services, or Security Office. The contractor shall ensure
compliance with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by
Department of Defense (DoD), Headquarters Department of Army (HQDA) and/or local
policy. Should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) change, the Government may
require changes in contractor security matters or processes.
1.4.5 For contractors that do not require a CAC, but require access to a DoD facility or
installation: Contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with
adjudication standards and procedures using the National Crime Information Center
Interstate Identification (NCIC-III) and Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) (Army
Directive 2014-05), and applicable installation, facility and area commander
installation/facility access, and local security policies and procedures (provided by a
Government representative).
1.4.6 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.
1.4.7 Identification of Contractor Employees: Contractor personnel shall wear
identification badges distinguishing themselves as such. The badges shall have the
company name, employee name and the word “contractor” displayed.
1.4.8 Combating Trafficking in Persons: The United States Government has adopted a
zero-tolerance policy regarding trafficking in persons. Contractors and contractor
employees shall not engage in severe forms of trafficking in persons during the period
of performance of the contract; procure commercial sex acts during the period of
performance of the contract; or use forced labor in the performance of the contract. The
Contractor shall notify its employees of the United States Government’s zero tolerance
policy, the actions that will be taken against employees for violations of this policy. The
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contractor shall take appropriate action, up to and including termination, against
employees or subcontractors that violate the US Government policy as described at
FAR 22.17.
1.4.9 Organizational Conflicts of Interest …
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