Giant Voice Upgrade (SOURCES SOUGHT ONLY)
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- FA671225GV
- Agency
-
Reserve Command
Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334290 Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Pennsylvania 15108, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force Reserve Command is seeking market research responses for a Giant Voice System upgrade at the Pittsburgh Air Reserve Station in Coraopolis, PA. The project involves engineering, design, installation, and testing of a new mass notification system that will replace existing copper infrastructure with RF communications using VHF Motorola APX4500 radios. Contractors are required to upgrade two outdoor poles with Federal Signal siren arrays, install new RF infrastructure, backup batteries, lightning protection, and grounding systems. The system must provide emergency messages, intelligible voice communications, and pre-recorded alerts across the entire base. Responses to this sources sought notice are due by February 21, 2025, at 5:00 PM Eastern, and all responding contractors must be registered in the System of Award Management (SAM) database.
The pre-solicitation notice is set aside for total small business participation under NAICS code 334290, with a size standard of 800 employees. Contractors will be evaluated on their ability to meet specific technical requirements, including integration with the existing Blackberry AtHoc system and installation of control stations in multiple base buildings. The project has a 180-day performance period after contract award and requires the contractor to provide one year of warranty coverage and training for up to 20 students. While no specific award value is mentioned, the complexity of the system upgrade suggests a significant technical project. Interested businesses must submit a detailed contractor survey including company information, NAICS size classification, and certifications such as Woman Owned Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, 8(a), HUBZone, and Veteran Owned Small Business status.
Notice text
Pittsburgh Air Reserve Station, Coraopolis, PA anticipates a requirement for their current Giant Voice System to be upgraded. The North American Indusrty Classification Systems (NAICS) Code proposed is 334290 - Other Communication Equipment Manufacturing and the size standard for NAICS is 800 employees.
As part of Market Research, the 911th MSG/PK is seeking qualified businesses of any size, capable of providing an upgrade to the baes's Giant Voice System per Attachment #1, Statement of Work. The results of this notice will aid in determining whether a potential future solicitation may be set-aside to small businesses.
No assumptions will be made regarding capabilities. Firms must submit sufficient information to assist the Contracting Officer in making a determination regarding capabilities.
Please note: All contractors doing business with the Federal Government must be registered in the Syatem of Award Management (SAM) database. The website for registration is www.sam.gov.
Responses may be submitted electronically to Maurice Kirkland maurice.kirkland.3@us.af.mil. Telephone responses will not be accepted.
RESPONSES ARE DUE NO LATER THAN 02/21/2025 AT 5:00PM Eastern.
Future information about this acquisition, including issuance of a quotation and/or applicable amendments, will be issued through Contracting Opportunities at sam.gov. Interested parties are responsible for ensuring they have the most up-to-date information regarding this acquisition.
Please complete the Contractor Survey:
Please provide the following information:
Company/Institute Name:
Address:
Point of Contact:
CAGE Code:
Phone Number:
E-mail Address:
Size of business pursuant to North American Industry Classification
System (NAICS) Code: 334290; small business size standard 800 Employees.
Based on the above NAICS Code, state whether your company is:
Small Business (Yes / No)
Woman Owned Small Business (Yes / No)
Small Disadvantaged Business (Yes / No)
8(a) Certified (Yes / No)
HUBZone Certified (Yes / No)
Veteran Owned Small Business (Yes / No)
Service Disabled Veteran Small Business (Yes / No)
Responses may be submitted electronically to Maurice Kirkland at maurice.kirkland.3@us.af.mil. Telephone responses will not be accepted.
RESPONSES ARE DUE NO LATER THAN 02/21/2025 at 5:00pm Eastern.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh ARS GV_SOW.docx | DOCX document |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Giant Voice Upgrade | Solicitation | |
| Giant Voice Upgrade | Solicitation | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation |
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