Giant Voice_Sources Sought Announcement_v2.pdf
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This is a Sources Sought Announcement issued by Headquarters 75th Air Base Wing (75 ABW/SCOIR) seeking potential contractors for enhancement of the Emergency Mass Notification System (EMNS). The contracting office is located at AFSC OL_H/PZIOA, 6038 Aspen Ave, Building 1289, Hill Air Force Base, Utah 84056. This is not a solicitation or binding commitment but rather market research conducted in accordance with FAR Part 10 to identify capable sources prior to formal acquisition.
The government seeks a turn-key solution to engineer, furnish, install, and test enhancements to the existing SiRcom "Giant Voice" (GV) system. Key capabilities required include installation of SiRcom brand Giant Voice hardware, Motorola brand radios/repeaters, and integration using open architecture software. The anticipated contract will have a 1-year base period of performance with a Firm-Fixed Price structure using Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs). The anticipated NAICS code is 334310 (Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing) with a small business size standard of 750 employees. Interested vendors must submit unclassified technical capabilities statements (maximum 5 pages) by no later than 1400 MST on 11 June 2026 to Contract Specialist 2d Lt Samantha Holweger (samantha.holweger.1@us.af.mil) and Contracting Officer Stephanie Hatlem (stephanie.hatlem@us.af.mil). Responses must include business information, CAGE code, UEI number, relevant contract experience with government and commercial customers within the past three years, teaming arrangement details if applicable, suggested contract arrangements, CLIN structures, and identified performance or cost risks. Questions must be submitted in writing by 1400 MST on 10 June 2026, with answers posted on SAM.gov. The RFP is anticipated for release on or about 2 July 2026.
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SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT
Headquarters 75th Air Base Wing (75 ABW/SCOIR) are seeking sources for the enhancement of the Emergency Mass Notification System (EMNS).
CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS: AFSC OL_H/PZIOA
6038 Aspen Ave, Bldg 1289 Hill AFB, UT 84056
INTRODUCTION:
This is not a solicitation, but rather a SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT to acquire a company or companies able to provide a turn-key solution to engineer, furnish, install, and test an enhancement to the existing SiRcom “Giant Voice” (GV) system. The Statement of Objectives (SOO) is found in Attachment 1: “2026 GV SOO”.
In accordance with FAR Part 10, Market Research, the 75th Air Base Wing is seeking information for potential sources to perform this enhancement. The anticipated contract will have a 1-year base period of performance (PoP).
Security Requirements: PM: Jason Reeder jason.reeder@us.af.mil 801-775-2953
Anticipated CLIN Structure: The Government is contemplating the use of a contract with CLINs to include a Firm-Fixed Price.
The RFP release date is subject to change but is anticipated to be posted on or about 02 July, 2026. Interested parties are encouraged to monitor all postings.
1.1 SOURCES SOUGHT INFORMATION:
1.2 DISCLAIMER:
THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP), REQUEST FOR QUOTE (RFQ) OR AN
INVITATION FOR BID (IFB). IN ACCORDANCE WITH FAR 15.20l(e), THIS NOTICE
DOES NOT CONSTITUTE SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A
COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE
NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A
CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE
TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY
INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL
DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY. THE GOVERNMENT MAY USE THE
INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM RESPONSES TO THIS NOTICE IN
DETERMINING ITS ACQUISITION APPROACH. THE ISSUANCE OF THIS NOTICE
DOES NOT RESTRICT THE GOVERNMENT ACQUISTION APPROACH.
1.3 REQUIRED CAPABILITIES:
Interested firms should submit information as to their capabilities, capacity, and experience to perform the enhancement services as set forth in Attachment 1: “2026 GV SOO”. Key Interested firms should submit information as to the capabilities include, but are not limited to, the installation of SiRcom brand Giant Voice hardware, Motorola brand radios/repeaters, and integration using open architecture software.
The capabilities should describe relevant contract experience offered to Government and commercial customers, include a reference to the contract number, magnitude, place of performance and points of contact for each example provided (name, POC, mailing address, e-mail, telephone number, fax number and the company's web page (if applicable)). Submitted information shall be UNCLASSIFIED.
1.4 NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM CODE. (NAICS):
The anticipated NAICS Code 334310 Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing and the corresponding Small Business size standard is 750 employees. If the NAICS Code or Small Business size standard appears to be incorrect, please suggest alternative NAICS Code(s) and Small Business size(s) for consideration.
1.5 SUBMISSION DETAILS:
Vendors interested in responding to this announcement should submit an UNCLASSIFIED technical capabilities statement via email NLT 1400 MST 11 June 2026, to the Contract Specialist, 2d Lt Samantha Holweger, samantha.holweger.1@us.af.mil, AND Contracting Officer, Stephanie Hatlem, stephanie.hatlem@us.af.mil, NO PHONE CALLS OR FAXES WILL BE ACCEPTED. CLASSIFIED information will NOT be accepted. The Government will not award a contract solely based on this Sources Sought, nor will it reimburse the contractor for any costs associated with preparing or submitting a response to this notice.
Responses shall be limited to 5 pages. Proprietary information, if any, should be minimized and MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED. To aid the Government, please segregate proprietary information. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned. It is the submitter's sole responsibility to verify the file was received and can be viewed.
All information received that is marked Proprietary will be handled accordingly. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned. All Government and contractor personnel reviewing sources sought responses will have signed non-disclosure agreements and understand their responsibility for proper use and protection against unauthorized disclosure of proprietary information as described in 41 USC 423. The Government shall not be held liable for any damages incurred if proprietary information is not properly identified.
1.6 RESPONSES SHALL INCLUDE:
a) Business name and address;
b) Name of company representative and their business title;
c) Business Size and Type of Small Business (if applicable);
d) CAGE code;
e) UEI Number;
Capabilities statement package (no more than 5 pages) demonstrating ability to perform in accordance with paragraphs 1.3 and 1.4 above and Attachments 1.
f) Provide any anticipated Teaming Arrangements or information regarding your plans to use a Joint Venture. Any response involving teaming arrangements should delineate between the work that could be accomplished by the prime and the work that could be accomplished by the teaming partner(s).
g) Additionally, provide a description of similar services offered to the Government or to commercial customers within the past three years.
h) Provide suggested contract arrangements (i.e. firm-fixed price, cost-plus fixed fee, cost-reimbursement, etc.) best suited for these services.
i) Provide suggested contract line-item number (CLIN) arrangements best suited for these services.
l) Provide other suggestions to ensure this contract requirement and contents are best suited for these services.
Identify any major performance, schedule, or cost risk anticipated at this time.
1.7 QUESTIONS:
Questions regarding this announcement shall be submitted in writing by email to the Contracting POCs stated in Para 1.5 Submission Details above. Questions are to be submitted NLT 1400 MST 10 June 2026. Verbal, phone or fax questions will NOT be accepted. Answers to questions will be posted on SAM.gov website. Questions shall NOT contain proprietary or classified information.
1.8 SUMMARY:
THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT to identify potential contractors that can provide the enhancement of the Emergency Mass Notification System (EMNS). The information provided in this announcement is subject to change and is not binding on the Government. The DAF has not made a commitment to procure any of the supplies/services discussed, and release of these
Sources Sought should not be construed as such a commitment or as authorization to incur cost for which reimbursement would be required or sought. All submissions become Government property and will not be returned.
1.9 CLAUSES:
FAR 52.204-7 System for Award Management
FAR 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance
FAR 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting
FAR 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance
FAR 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and
Video Surveillance Services or Equipment
FAR 52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment
FAR 52.204-27 Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application
FAR 52.204-30 Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act (FASCSA) Orders
FAR 52.215-20 Requirements for Certified Cost or Pricing Data and Data
Other Than Certified Cost or Pricing Data
FAR 52.222-6 Construction Wage Rate Requirements
FAR 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons
FAR 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases
FAR 52.236-2 Differing Site Conditions
FAR 52.236-2 1 Specifications and Drawings for Construction
DFARS 252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber
Incident Reporting
DFARS 252.204-7019 Notice of NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements DFARS 252.223-7008 Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium
DFARS 252.225-7001 Buy American and Balance of Payments Program
DFARS 252.225-7012 Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities
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