SAM #RFQ26A0003

Base Television Head-End Unit and Service Installation for MS CRTC

This opportunity is for the supply and installation of a television head-end unit at the Mississippi Combat Readiness Training Center (MS CRTC), under the National Guard Bureau and USPFO MS PROCUREMENT. - Government Buyer: - Mississippi Combat Readiness Training Center (MS CRTC) - National Guard Bureau - USPFO MS PROCUREMENT - OEMs and Vendors: - Blonder Tongue (specified OEM for head-end unit) - Products/Services Requested: - Blonder Tongue HDE-8C-QAM head-end unit for television service distribution - Installation and integration of the head-end unit - Provision of all necessary equipment, labor, and transportation - Channel lineup to be furnished to Base Communications section - Integration of local over-the-air (OTA) channels as a failover mechanism - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Substitutions for specified equipment require prior written authorization - Contractor must guarantee 24/7 service availability for signal delivery to the base communications demarcation point - Government is responsible for signal maintenance beyond the demarcation point - Emphasis on compatibility with legacy television receivers

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

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