Cisco Desk Pro VTC
The United States Special Operations Command (SOCOM) is seeking to procure two Cisco Desk Pro Video Teleconference (VTC) systems with specific technical requirements, specifically Part Number CS-DESKPRO-NR-K9++ and Compliance Model Number TTC7-27. The solicitation is for a standalone commodity contract with a focus on obtaining no-radio, Trade Agreements Act (TAA) compliant units for government use. Vendors must submit quotes by March 3, 2025, at 2:00 PM EST, with preliminary questions due by February 21, 2025. The contract will be awarded using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation method, which means the government will select the lowest-priced quote that meets all technical specifications. Potential bidders must be registered in SAM.gov and provide comprehensive company information including UEI number, CAGE code, number of employees, and other requested documentation.
The solicitation is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 334290, with a size standard of 800 employees, targeting manufacturers of communications equipment. The place of performance is Camp Lemonnier in Djibouti, with delivery required within 8 weeks after contract award. Vendors must follow specific shipping requirements, including wrapping the VTC systems in 3-4 inches of protective cushioning material and packaging them in sturdy cardboard boxes with additional padding. The systems can be delivered either to the SOTG-EA Central Receiving Point at Camp Lemonnier or via USPS to SOTG-EA A6, PSC 831, Box 0019, FPO AE 09902. While no incumbent contractor is mentioned, the procurement is specifically for new equipment to be used by Special Operations Command Africa (SOCAFRICA).
H92276-25-Q-0006 United States Special Operations Command
2/15/25, 6:50 AM JOYSTICK, DATA ENTRY
The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is seeking a contract for joystick and data entry equipment manufacturing, with a focus on precise technical specifications for production. The solicitation, posted on February 20, 2025, requires potential contractors to manufacture and test units according to Raytheon drawing number 3154213-1, with all items needing to meet Raytheon ATP 53234A standards. Contractors must provide all necessary manufacturing equipment, fixtures, and tooling at their own expense, and are prohibited from using MIL-W-81381 wire, instead mandating MIL-W-22759 series wire. The proposal response is due by March 24, 2025, and contractors must demonstrate compliance with specific military standards including MIL-STD-2000A for personnel training and certification. While no specific evaluation criteria are explicitly detailed, technical compliance with the stringent manufacturing specifications will likely be a primary assessment factor.
The solicitation does not indicate a specific set-aside designation, suggesting the opportunity is open to all qualified contractors. The contract is categorized under NAICS code 334290 for Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing and PSC category 7G20 for IT and Telecom Network Analog Voice Products. Performance will be at the NAVSUP FLTLOGCEN JACKSONVILLE DETACHMENT located in Gulfport, Mississippi, with delivery to PSP00U. While exact award values are not specified, the procurement appears to be for specialized electronic component manufacturing with potentially complex technical requirements. The solicitation includes provisions for wide area workflow payment instructions and emphasizes strict quality assurance and packaging standards consistent with military procurement protocols. Contractors will need to demonstrate significant technical capabilities in precision electronics manufacturing to be competitive for this opportunity.
SPRPA125QED15 Defense Logistics Agency Aviation
2/20/25, 7:24 AM VHF UHF Antennas
The Naval Air Warfare Center (NAWC) Webster Outlying Field (WOLF) Division is conducting a Request for Information (RFI) to identify potential sources for rugged, lightweight, and waterproof VHF and UHF antennas designed for mobile communication systems. This is a non-binding market research effort focused on Commercial off-the-Shelf (COTS) solutions that can meet specific technical requirements for antenna performance. Interested vendors are asked to provide detailed information about their antenna capabilities, including product specifications, deployment characteristics, environmental tolerances, and technical features. The RFI requires respondents to submit a comprehensive 10-page PDF document by February 25, 2025, at 2:00 PM EST, with responses to be emailed to Danielle.m.russo4@navy.mil. Vendors are encouraged to include information about existing products, potential trade-offs, alternative solutions, and references to current Department of Defense, Justice, or Homeland Security programs utilizing their technology.
The solicitation does not include any specific set-aside designations and welcomes responses from businesses of all sizes, including large businesses, small businesses, and various certification categories. While no specific award value or budget range is disclosed, the government is seeking to gather market intelligence about potential antenna solutions with a focus on technical capabilities and vendor qualifications. Respondents are requested to provide details such as total units sold, first and most recent delivery dates, warranty information, production timelines, and pricing data. The RFI explicitly states that this is a information-gathering process and does not constitute a commitment to contract, with any potential future solicitation to be posted on the System for Award Management (SAM) website. Vendors are advised that all response costs will be at their own expense, and no compensation will be provided for information submitted.
N6833525RFI0352 Department of the Navy Naval Air Systems Command Naval Air Warfare Center
2/18/25, 11:14 AM Network-Cross Functional Team (N-CFT) Broad Agency Annoucement (BAA) 2021
This BAA, announcement number BAA-21-R-NCFT, is sponsored by the U.S. AFC, Network-CFT and will be open for five (5) years from the date of original issue. This BAA will be valid through 29 October 2025, unless terminated sooner. This BAA includes research interests from the Network-CFT/PEO C3T (located at APG, Maryland) and or other Government agencies.
U.S. AFC leads a continuous transformation of Army modernization in order to provide future warfighters with the concepts, capabilities, and organizational structures needed to dominate a future battlefield. The Network-CFT was established to address the most pressing challenges to the tactical network that our soldiers use on the battlefield. The Network-CFT brings the Warfighters, developers and testers to the center of the acquisition process through focused integration and disciplined innovation, enabling the Army to deliver leader-approved technology capabilities to warfighters. The Network-CFT is focus on integration of tactical network efforts and ensures disciplined innovation as it works with speed and precision. The Network-CFT is conducting experimentations and demonstrations of proven joint and special operations solutions, commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) technology, and Non-developmental items (NDIs) with operational units to inform future requirements. The Network-CFT is promoting research to assist the Army with modernizing network with technology currently available. The plan is to deploy new network tools every two years as part of continuous network modernization plan.
A. GENERAL INFORMATION
This BAA is issued under the provisions of Parts 35.016 and 6.102(d)(2)(i) of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), which provides for the competitive selection of R&D proposals submitted in response to this announcement. FAR 35.016 provides for the issuance of a BAA as a means of requesting proposals for basic and applied research and that part of development not related to the development of a specific system or Hardware (HW) procurement. To be eligible for consideration and possible contract award, the technology or methodology shall be either basic research, applied research, advanced technology development not for a specific system/HW, or demonstration and validation. This BAA may be used by agencies to fulfill their requirements for scientific study and experimentation directed toward advancing the state-of-the-art or increasing knowledge or understanding rather than focusing on a specific system or HW solution; however, this BAA shall only be used when meaningful proposals with varying technical/scientific approaches can be reasonably anticipated.
1. Basic Research
Defined as research directed toward increasing knowledge in science with the primary aim being a fuller knowledge or understanding of the subject under study, rather than any practical application of that knowledge.
2. Applied Research
Is an effort that normally follows basic research, but may not be severable from the related basic research; attempts to determine and exploit the potential of scientific discoveries or improvements in technology, materials, processes, methods, devices, or techniques; and attempts to advance the state-of-the-art.
3. Development
Defined as the systematic use of scientific and technical knowledge in the design, development, testing, or evaluation of a potential, new product or service (or of an improvement in an existing product or service) to meet specific performance requirements or objectives. It includes the functions of design engineering, prototyping, and engineering testing; it excludes subcontracted technical effort that is for the sole purpose of developing an additional source for an existing product.
The BAA can be found in the Attachments/Links section of this annoucement.
BAA-21-R-NCFT Department of the Army Materiel Command Army Contracting Command Aberdeen Proving Ground
10/30/20, 1:03 PM Library of Congress RFI - Electronic Visitor Counting and Analytics System
The Library’s existing electronic people counting camera system is antiquated and at the end of life. The Library is looking for commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) solutions to replace the existing system with a new system that may potentially be expanded in future years with additional sensors in additional locations. Through this RFI, the Library intends to explore the capabilities of modern visitor counting, tracking and analytics systems on its Capitol Hill campus in Washington, D.C.
Please see the attachments for more details.
Questions regarding this announcement shall be submitted in writing by e-mail to the Contracting Officer by October 27, 2020 at 12:00 Noon EST.
RFI responses are due no later than November 10, 2020, at 12:00 Noon EST. Responses must be submitted via email and are limited to 25 pages, including attachments.
CIO20210112 Library of Congress
10/21/20, 11:01 AM