AWC Wireless Microphone System ( SOURCES SOUGHT)

The 42d Contracting Squadron at Maxwell Air Force Base in Alabama, operating under the Department of the Air Force Air Education and Training Command, is seeking information on wireless microphone system capabilities to refresh existing equipment in Building 1401 (Jones Auditorium, Air War College). The procurement focuses on acquiring a complete turnkey wireless microphone solution featuring secure, digitally encrypted technology compatible with Dante Audio-over-IP networking, suitable for high-visibility instructional and ceremonial use in a large auditorium environment. Key requirements include professional-grade equipment meeting TAA compliance standards, comprehensive installation with minimal disruption to operations, on-site training for up to 10 personnel across minimum four 2-hour sessions, and robust warranty coverage including a 90-day installation warranty, one-year on-site service warranty with one business day response time, and one-year warranty on integrated government equipment. This is a sources sought notice rather than a formal solicitation, and respondents must submit company information, confirm availability of specified Shure brand products, and propose alternative "or equal" products if applicable; responses are due by 12:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on February 23, 2026, to bryant.nguyen@us.af.mil or lachandra.thompson@us.af.mil, with the understanding that no contract award will result directly from this notice.

This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside with no identified incumbent contractor or current award value disclosed in the pre-solicitation notice. The system specifications detail specific equipment quantities including one Shure ANX4 digital wireless receiver with 24 audio channels and AES 256 encryption, four ULXD1 bodypack transmitters with lavalier microphones, four ULXD2/B87A handheld transmitters, two UA864US wall-mounted antennas, four SBC200US dual docking battery chargers, eight SB900B rechargeable batteries, and four Audinate Dante AVIO analog output adapters. Contractor personnel must meet base access requirements including REAL ID Act compliance and security protocols, with deliveries scheduled Monday through Friday from 0800 to 1600 hours at Building 1401, coordinated through Mr. Yahsmin Turner (334-953-7859) and inspected/accepted by John Hudak. The Notice is posted on February 17, 2026, and the Government explicitly cautions that no formal solicitation currently exists, quotes should not be submitted, responses will not be reimbursed or returned, and only written email submissions will be accepted for consideration.