23 STS HPTC Surround Sound Installation
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Air Force is soliciting proposals for the installation of a surround sound system at the 23 STS Human Performance Training Center (HPTC) located at Hurlburt Field, FL. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and will be awarded based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation method. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for June 4, 2026, and quotes are due by June 23, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide all necessary supervision, labor, materials, tools, and equipment to install a specified surround sound system. This includes purchasing and installing components such as Danley GO2-8CX loudspeakers, Danley TH212 subwoofers, Danley DNA10k4PRO amplifiers, and an Atlas IED AZM4 DSP with Bluetooth wall plates. The scope also covers mounting and securing all equipment, providing and labeling audio cabling, configuring the DSP, testing and commissioning the system, and providing a walkthrough demonstration. A one-year warranty on all new equipment is required, starting from government acceptance.
Required Equipment (Salient Characteristics)
The system requires specific components including eight 100 CONICAL 1 X 8" COAXIAL PORTED POLYMER SPEAKERS, three 2 X 12" LONG EXCURSION TAPPED HORN SUBWOOFERS, two amplifiers with detailed power output specifications, an Atlas IED AZM4 audio processor, a remote Bluetooth audio input, and a 500VA 1U UPS. Bidders must ensure their proposed equipment meets or exceeds these detailed technical specifications.
Contract Details & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (NAICS 238210, Size Standard $19,000,000)
- Place of Performance: HPTC, Building #91650, 23rd Special Tactics Squadron, Hurlburt Field AFB, FL 32544
- Period of Performance: Delivery expected within 30 calendar days from Notice to Proceed.
- Mandatory Site Visit: June 4, 2026, at 1000 CDT, 916 Sanchez Street, Hurlburt Field AFB, FL. Attendees must email personal information (Full Name, DOB, DL#, last 4 SSN) to alyssa.garred@us.af.mil and matthew.mccabe.5@us.af.mil by June 2, 2026, 1200 CDT, and obtain a Visitor's Pass. Quotes from non-attendees will be excluded.
- Questions Due: June 5, 2026, 1400 CDT
- Quotes Due: June 23, 2026, 1400 CDT
- Submission: Offers must be submitted via email to the listed points of contact in PDF format.
Evaluation Factors
Award will be made to the offeror that provides the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) quote. Evaluation will consider adherence to solicitation instructions, technical acceptability as outlined in the Statement of Work (SOW), and the lowest price. Quotes must include a broken out price and a technical capability narrative demonstrating understanding of the requirements.
Special Requirements
Contractors must comply with all base security requirements, including obtaining base passes and identification. A Contractor Employee Listing is required for installation access, and the 23 STS will provide a host escort. Bidders must also adhere to the Service Contract Act (SCA) Wage Determination 2015-4531, Revision No. 33, for Okaloosa County, FL, for labor cost estimation.