PKA-Giant Voice Equipment -6 CS

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

This Statement of Work (SOW) outlines the requirements for the Engineer, Design, Furnish, Install, and Test (EDFI&T) of a new, non-proprietary, turn-key Giant Voice (GV) system to replace the existing system at MacDill Air Force Base. The goal is to provide real-time intelligible voice messages, tone alerts, and music for comprehensive coverage across the base.

• System Components: The new system will include 3 central control stations (CCSs), 4 client workstations (CWs), 13 remote siren stations (RSSs), and associated radio base stations (RBSs).

• Infrastructure: This involves AC power extensions, battery backups, solar panels, lightning protection, grounding, cabling, wiring, software, configuration, programming, and other necessary components.

• Existing Infrastructure: The existing GV poles will be reused for the new RSS equipment. All existing GV system equipment, excluding poles, will be decommissioned and disposed of off-installation.

• Services: The contract includes project management, system engineering, site preparation, equipment installation, optimization, acceptance testing, warranty, and training.

• The system must provide real-time intelligible acoustic coverage for all required MacDill AFB areas.

• Performance during crisis/force majeure events is addressed.

• Warranty for workmanship and OEM manufacturer warranties are required.

• Place of Performance: MacDill AFB.

• Performance Period: To be determined based on the proposed schedule and actual contract award date. All work must be completed within the scheduled timeframe.

• Coordination: Extensive coordination with the base Point of Contact (POC), Contracting Officer (CO), tenants, and other involved parties is required.

• Safety & Security: Compliance with all Federal, State, and Base safety and security laws, regulations, policies, and requirements is mandatory. This includes security clearances for personnel accessing restricted areas.

• Training: Operational and system maintenance training for base personnel is required.

• Documentation: Various deliverables are required, including ground test results, as-built documentation, and project schedules.

• Standards: Compliance with applicable military and commercial standards (referenced in Appendices A and B) is required.

Forms / Attachments / Pricing Sheets

This document lists clauses and provisions that are incorporated by reference into the solicitation FA481426Q0072. It serves as a reference for bidders to understand the contractual terms and conditions that will apply to any resulting contract.

• Clauses Incorporated by Reference: A comprehensive list of FAR and DFARS clauses, including their number, title, year/deviation number, and section.
• Clauses in Full Text: Provides the full text for specific clauses, such as "Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation."
• Deviations and Alternates: Highlights clauses with deviations or alternate versions that are applicable.

Bidders must review these clauses to understand their obligations and requirements under the solicitation. Key areas include:

• Representations and Certifications: Clauses related to System for Award Management (SAM) registration, covered defense telecommunications equipment, foreign government control, and trade agreements.
• Payment Instructions: Details on Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) for submitting payment requests and receiving reports.
• Prohibitions: Clauses concerning business operations with specific regimes, acquisition of certain telecommunications equipment, and contracting with inverted domestic corporations.
• Compliance: Requirements related to child labor, convict labor, equal opportunity, and combating trafficking in persons.

This document is critical for bidders to ensure their proposals comply with all applicable federal regulations and solicitation requirements.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis and solicitation for commercial items to replace the existing Giant Voice (GV) System at MacDill Air Force Base, FL. The 6th Communications Squadron is seeking a contractor to Engineer, Design, Furnish, Install, and Test (EDFI&T) a new, non-proprietary turn-key GV system. The system should provide real-time intelligible voice messages, tone alerts, and music for coverage across the base.

• Engineer, Design, Furnish, Install, and Test (EDFI&T) a new Giant Voice (GV) System.

• Provide complete services for the GV system.

• Deliver real-time intelligible voice messages, tone alerts, and music.

• The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 334310 with a size standard of 750 employees.

• Contract type is not explicitly stated, but it is a Request for Quotation (RFQ).

• Period of Performance is not explicitly stated, but offers must be held firm for 90 calendar days.

• Estimated value is not stated.

• Funds are not presently available for this effort; no award will be made until funds are available.

• Submission Deadline: Offers must be submitted via email by 04 Jun 2026, 1000 EST.

• Questions Deadline: Questions must be submitted via email by 28 May 2026, 1000 EST.

• Submission Requirements: Offers must include solicitation number, offeror's name/address/phone, UEI, EFT indicator, information for evaluation factors, representations and certifications, statement of agreement with terms, proposed delivery/performance schedule, warranty terms, and discount terms.

• Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis. The evaluation will consider Price and Technical approach. Technical approach will be evaluated on an Acceptable/Unacceptable basis. Contractor responsibility will be assessed via SPRS.

• This solicitation is a set-aside for Small Businesses.

• Offerors must have an active Federal Government contracts registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) at the time of offer submission and award.

• This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; no written solicitation will be issued.

• The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation.

• ZIP files are not an acceptable format for submission.

• Vendors should request a read/delivery receipt or confirmation of receipt.

• Attachments include: 1. Statement of Work, 2. Provision and Clauses.