99 -- NETWORK CABLE TELEVISION

The 377 CONS/LGCA intends to award a five(5) year contract for base-wide cable access television services (CATV). Market research identifies that services to be provided are locally provided by a previously developed service that provides, (1) all local Albuquerque broadcast television stations, (2) provides 377 sVS/SVML (the Lodging Facilities) with Basic Cable television services to include all local Albuquerque television stations and one (1) previum cable channel (such as HBO, Cinemax, etc.) for approximately 569 rooms, and (3) provide the capability to input an emergency banner on all KAFB cable television channels as directed by the Kirtland Command Post in a timely manner. NOTE: Banner information will be transmitted to the Company via telephone from the KAFB Command Post with authorization codes, (4) position all new cable installations underground, (5) have the capability to provide KAFB 377th Civil Engineering (or equivalent entity) with “as built” blue prints for all cable television installed under this contract as well as updated blueprints in CAD format with each new installation, and (6) provide one dedicated channel for the broadcast of a Commander’s Access Channel (both video and audio transmission) for distribution only to all organizations and residents located on Kirtland Air Force Base, Albuquerque, NM. Contractor must comply with the conditions of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, Public Law 104-201, 47 U.S.C. 521, and the six (6) minimum requirements established above. Compliance with requirements must include a Franchise Agreement, Base Access Agreement, and a License to Use Real Property in order to provide the minimum services required as referenced above. An Ombudsman has been appointed for this acquisition. Communication regarding this acquisition should be directed first to the Contracting Officer to request information, etc., before contacting the Ombudsman. Ombudsman for this acquisition is Mr. Felipe Jimenez at (505) 853-5319, or at 2000 Wyoming Blvd SE, Kirtland AFB, NM 87117. Reference NAICS code 515120 (SIC 4841), size standard of Twelve million five hundred thousand dollars in average annual receipts apply. For contracting issues, please contact 377th CONS/LGCA, Karen Barber, at (505) 846-4550 or (telefax (505) 846-8925).