Cable Services; NH Beaufort, South Carolina

Amendment / Modification

This document is Amendment 1 to the Performance Work Statement (PWS) for Cable Television (TV) Services and Cable Modern Services. All updates within this amendment are indicated in red font.

• Section 1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION
• Section 1.1: Clarifies that this is a non-personal services contract.
• Section 1.2: Defines the Contractor's responsibility for providing all necessary personnel, equipment, supplies, etc., except for Government-furnished items.
• Section 1.3: Provides background on the requirement for Cable TV and Cable Modern Services at Naval Hospital Beaufort and Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island (MCRD).
• Section 1.4: States the objective of providing Cable TV and Cable Modern (Internet) Service.
• Section 1.5: Outlines the Contractor's responsibility to provide all skilled personnel, equipment, supplies, tools, materials, and supervision, including wiring and modems.
• Section 1.6: Details the Period of Performance (PoP), including a base year and four option years, plus a six-month option period.
• Section 2.0 Administrative Specifications
• Section 2.1: Specifies the Place of Performance at Naval Hospital Beaufort and Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island (MCRD), at NAS Beaufort, South Carolina.
• Section 2.2: Addresses Base Access requirements for contractor employees, including background checks and identity verification.
• Section 2.3: Outlines Contractor Identification requirements, including the need for identification badges.
• Section 2.4: Defines Key Government Personnel, including the Contracting Officer (KO) and Contracting Officer Representative (COR).
• Section 2.5: Details Recognized Federal Holidays and their impact on services.
• Section 2.6: Specifies the Hours of Operation for service provision (0800-1600 EST, Monday-Friday, excluding Federal holidays).
• Section 2.7: Emphasizes the need for an adequate workforce for uninterrupted performance and states that overtime is not authorized.
• Section 2.8: Covers Safety requirements, referencing EM 385-1-1 and 29 CFR 1910.
• Section 2.9: Outlines requirements for Motor Vehicle Operators.
• Section 2.10: Specifies English language proficiency requirements for personnel.
• Section 2.11: Addresses Medical Emergency procedures and responsibilities.
• Section 2.12: Details Environment and OSHA compliance.
• Section 3.0 Government Furnished Property: Clarifies that the Government will provide televisions and compatible cable boxes, and outlines contractor responsibilities for damage or loss.
• Section 3.1: Lists the specific Locations of Services to be Performed with associated units.
• Section 4.0 Responsibilities of Contractor: Details contractor responsibilities regarding property protection, licenses, permits, materials, emergent services, vehicle identification, advertising, and mishap reporting.
• Section 4.1: Requires the Contractor to provide quality services and/or products.
• Section 4.2: States that Government surveillance is not limited to the Performance Objectives.
• Section 4.3: Outlines the process for Contract Deficiency Reports (CDR) and Corrective Action Plans (CAP).
• Attachment 1: Performance Requirements Summary: Details performance elements, requirements, surveillance methods, frequency, and acceptable quality levels for Cable Service (TV), Internet Service, and Invoicing.

This amendment primarily clarifies and details existing sections of the PWS. It does not appear to alter proposal deadlines or submission requirements, but bidders should review all updated sections carefully to ensure full understanding of the contract requirements.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, posted as a sole source requirement. The Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity intends to award a firm fixed price contract to Sparklight Hargray Communication Group, Inc. (part of Cable One) for Cable TV and Cable Modern Services at Naval Hospital Beaufort and Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island (MCRD). Sparklight is identified as the only responsible source due to existing infrastructure and franchise agreements, making procurement from other sources likely to result in duplicated costs and delays.

• Provision of Cable TV and Cable Modern Services.

• Supply of all necessary equipment and materials, including wiring, modems, and cable boxes.

• Services required at seven specific locations within Naval Hospital Beaufort and MCRD Parris Island.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP).

• Period of Performance: Base Year (05 Aug 2026 - 04 Aug 2027) with five Option Years extending through 07 Oct 2031.

• Contract Financing: No contract financing will be provided.

• Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted via email to the Contract Specialist, Rebecca Brashears (rebecca.a.brashears.civ@health.mil) no later than 29 April 2026 by 12:00 pm EST.

• The solicitation number must be referenced in all correspondence.

• This is a sole source requirement, not seeking competitive proposals.

• The acquisition is rated under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) as N/A.

• An attachment titled "Performance Work Statement" is referenced.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, posted as a sole source requirement in accordance with FAR 5.102(a)(1). The Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity Healthcare Contracting Division, Southeast (DHACA-HCD-SE) intends to award a firm fixed price sole source contract to Sparklight (part of Cable One) for Cable TV and Cable Modern Services at Naval Hospital Beaufort and Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island (MCRD). Sparklight is identified as the only responsible source capable of providing these services due to existing infrastructure and franchise agreements, and procuring from another source would likely result in duplicated costs and delays.

• Provision of Cable TV and Cable Modern Services.

• Supply of all necessary equipment and materials, including wiring, modems, and cable boxes.

• Services required at six specific locations within Naval Hospital Beaufort and MCRD Parris Island.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP).

• Period of Performance: Base Year (05 Aug 2026 – 04 Aug 2027) with five Option Years (extending through 07 Oct 2031, including FAR 52.217-8).

• Contract Financing: No contract financing will be provided.

• DPAS: Not applicable (N/A).

• Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted via email to Contract Specialist, Rebecca Brashears (rebecca.a.brashears.civ@health.mil) no later than 29 April 2026, 12:00 pm EST.

• Proposals or quotes are not being sought as this is a sole source requirement.

• This is a sole source requirement, not open for competitive proposals.

• An attachment titled "Performance Work Statement" is referenced.

• Numerous FAR and DFARS clauses are incorporated by reference, including those related to System for Award Management, Representations and Certifications, Safeguarding Covered Defense Information, and NIST SP 800-171 Assessment Requirements.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To provide Cable TV and Cable Modern (Internet) Services for Naval Hospital Beaufort and Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island (MCRD) in Beaufort, South Carolina.

• Provide all necessary personnel, equipment, supplies, tools, materials, and supervision for cable television and cable modern services.

• Includes providing materials such as wiring, modems, and cable boxes.

• Services are non-personal, meaning the Government will not exercise supervision or control over the contractor's personnel.

• Cable Service (TV): 95% acceptable quality level, assessed via random annual inspection.

• Internet Service: 95% acceptable quality level, assessed via random annual inspection.

• Invoicing: 100% acceptable quality level, assessed via monthly inspection.

• Period of Performance: One (1) base year (12 months) with four (4) twelve-month option years and one (1) six-month option period.

  • Base Year: 05 August 2026 – 04 August 2027
  • Option Years 1-4: 05 August 2027 – 04 August 2031
  • Option Period 5: 05 April 2031 – 07 October 2031

• Place of Performance: Naval Hospital Beaufort and Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island (MCRD), at NAS Beaufort, South Carolina.

• Contractor personnel must comply with installation, facility, and area commander access and security policies.

• Contractor personnel must possess valid U.S. driver's licenses if operating vehicles.

• Contractor personnel must be able to understand, read, write, and speak English fluently.

• Contractor must provide a safe working environment and comply with all applicable safety laws and regulations.

• Contractor is responsible for any damage to Government property due to negligence.

• Contractor must respond to all service outages within two (2) to four (4) hours.

• Contractor vehicles must be clearly identifiable.

• Contractor shall not place advertising on Government property.

• Contractor must report mishaps and injuries according to specified Navy and Marine Corps procedures.

• Contractor employees must maintain a professional appearance and comply with local policies.

• Government will provide televisions and compatible universal cable boxes.