School Intercom / PA System
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
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, specifically FA4418 628 CONS PK, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice for a School Intercom / PA System at the schoolhouse facility on the Weapon Station of Joint Base Charleston, SC. This effort aims to identify qualified contractors capable of providing a new, fully remote, standalone Public Address (PA) and intercom system, including its procurement, installation, configuration, and testing. The requirement also involves the complete removal and proper disposal of existing outdated equipment. The Government is also seeking industry feedback on the provided Statement of Objectives (SOO) to ensure its completeness and alignment with current commercial practices. Responses are due by May 15, 2026, at 8:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
The requirement encompasses the supply, installation, and commissioning of a centralized PA and intercom system designed for clear and reliable audio communication for daily operations, events, and emergency response within a three-story schoolhouse facility.
- Interior System: This involves replacing an outdated system with a new, reliable, building-wide solution. It must provide clear audio to classrooms, hallways, offices, common areas, and auditoriums; support two-way, hands-free communication from a master station; enable rapid dissemination of emergency notifications, alarms, and lockdown procedures; integrate scheduling and messaging features (e.g., clock, message board, bell schedule); operate on a standalone network with contractor-provided software updates; and equip classrooms with panic buttons. The design should also allow for future expansion to exterior PA systems.
- Exterior System (Optional CLIN): This optional component includes supplying, installing, and commissioning a centralized exterior PA and intercom system for outdoor areas such as parking lots, grass fields, walkways, and gathering spaces. It must provide clear and intelligible messages, support two-way, hands-free communication and emergency notifications, utilize existing PA software for management, integrate with the interior system, and feature durable, weather-resistant components.
Contractor Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include conducting a site examination, verifying dimensions, removing and properly disposing of old PA/intercom equipment, providing all necessary personnel, equipment, tools, materials, and transportation, performing comprehensive system testing and integration, and offering training for government personnel on system operation, administration, and maintenance. Contractors must also obtain security background checks for all personnel (submitted 6 weeks prior to start) and provide a warranty for all products and installation.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: May 15, 2026, 8:00 PM ET
- Published: May 1, 2026
- Place of Performance: Weapons Station side of Joint Base Charleston, SC. Work schedules are Monday to Friday, 1400-2200 ET for interior work and 0700-1600 ET for exterior work (Optional CLIN), excluding Federal Holidays.
Additional Notes
This notice is for market research purposes only and seeks industry feedback on the Statement of Objectives. Attachment 2 provides floor plans of the facility, which may assist bidders in understanding the site layout and scope.