Sources Sought - MFT 25-90 Speakers with Hardware.pdf

SOURCES SOUGHT – Speakers w/Hardware at Travis AFB, CA FA442725QZ036

60th Contracting Squadron Travis AFB, CA Submitted 2 May 2025 Responses Due: 15 May 2025, 1:00 PM Pacific Time

REQUIREMENT

Band of the Golden West Band of the Golden West has a need for Brand Name Meyer Sound self-powered, wide range coverage (line array) loudspeakers with rigging hardware and accessories. This equipment shall directly integrate with existing Meyer Sound equipment and Digico SD9 console, D21/O rack, drive line system orientation and Compass control software. As well as be scalable so that more speakers may be added to a flown array and increase system output for larger audiences. Each speaker manufacturer shall provide a rigging system that allows their speakers to rig to each other in accordance with OSHA standards, so that optimum safety can be maintained. The rigging integration for the speakers shall be compatible with the captive GuideALink system and directly adaptable to Meyer Sound rigging options. The current system is 21 years old, no longer supported by the manufacturer, and 11 years overdue for a refresh. The requirement for Leopard and 900- LFC speakers and rigging hardware will expand the Band of the Golden Wests capabilities and enable them to manipulate splay angles for tailored coverage patterns, fly PA for larger events, and use advanced Low- Mid Beam Control (LMBC) capabilities.

This is a Brand Name or Equal request.

The contractor shall provide the equipment and rigging hardware outlined in accordance with Attachment 01 - Statement of Need_MFT 25-90 CAO 2May25.

The anticipated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this requirement is 334310 – Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing.

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY

This Sources Sought is to determine the availability of businesses to include small businesses (including the following subsets, Small Disadvantaged Businesses, HUBZone Firms; Certified 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and Woman Owned Small Business) to provide the required products.

This Request for Information (RFI) Sources Sought does not constitute a Request for Quote (RFQ) or a promise to issue a future RFQ. This Sources Sought does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service. Further, the Air Force is not currently seeking proposals and will not accept unsolicited proposals. Responders are advised the Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI. All costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the interested party’s expense. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFQ, if issued.

RESPONSES MUST INCLUDE:

1. Business name and address

2. Name of company representative and their business title

3. Business Size and Type of Small Business (if applicable)

4. Cage Code

5. UEI Number

6. Brief capabilities package demonstrating ability to perform the required services

Vendors who wish to respond to this should send responses via email no later than 15 May 2025 by 1:00 PM Pacific Time to olivia.christiansen@us.af.mil. Questions regarding this announcement shall also be submitted by e-mail to the above email address no later than 15 May 2025 at 1:00 PM Pacific Time.

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT ONLY to identify sources that can provide Meyer Sound Speakers with rigging hardware at Travis AFB, CA. The information provided in the Sources Sought is subject to change and is not binding on the Government. Travis AFB has not made a commitment to procure any of the items discussed, and release of this 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.

mailto:olivia.christiansen@us.af.mil.