GoTenna Deployment Kit - Mesh Radios

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Solicitation number
W50S7V-25-Q-A008
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
Total Small Business

Opportunity facts

Place of performance
Terre Haute, Indiana 47803, United States

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The 181st Intelligence Wing, IN ANG is conducting market research through this sources sought announcement for one GoTenna Pro Deployment Kit or equivalent mesh radio system for emergency communications during primary communication failures or off-base responses. The Army National Guard unit seeks portable emergency communication equipment that can provide enhanced situational awareness for planning and recovery operations. Alternative devices must meet specific technical requirements including a portable charging case for at least 30 devices, removable tablet for device management, WiFi hotspot capability for distributing mission information and configurations, maximum weight of 35 pounds, IATA/TSA compliant internal battery, and minimum AES256 encryption. Contractors must provide one year of full coverage support with replacement of any defects not caused by government damage or misuse. Responses to this market research announcement are due by August 20, 2025, with delivery required within 60 days after receipt of order to Terre Haute, Indiana.

This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, limiting participation to qualified small business contractors. No incumbent contractors or current service providers are identified in the announcement. The procurement involves a single unit quantity of the deployment kit system, with delivery required to the 181st Intelligence Wing facility at 900 S. Petercheff St, Terre Haute, IN 47803. No specific budget ranges or estimated contract values are disclosed in this preliminary market research phase. The government emphasizes this is solely a sources sought announcement for information gathering purposes, with no existing solicitation or commitment to procure, and responses will be used only for market research and planning activities.

Notice text

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY. This notice does not constitute a commitment by the Government. All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary, and the Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the Government.

This Sources Sought is only for the purpose of identifying potential sources and alternative products as part of 181st Intelligence Wing, IN ANG market research. No Solicitation exists; therefore, do not request a copy.

As part of its market research, 181 MSG/MSC is issuing this Sources Sought to determine if there exist an adequate number of qualified interested contractors capable of providing the requirement. The Government may use the responses to this Sources Sought for information and planning purposes.

The interested vendors shall be able to provide:

1 Ea – goTenna Pro Deployment Kit 2

Delivery of each item to 181 Intelligence Wing, IN ANG. 900 S. Petercheff St, Terre Haute, IN 47803. 60 days After Receipt of Order (ARO).

GoTenna or equal devices for emergency response during loss of primary communication means or off base response. The system will provide faster and more accurate situational awareness for planning and recovery.

If submitting an alternative item, equipment shall meet all of the following characteristics: 

  • Portable charging case for no less than 30 individual devices.
  • Removable tablet for device managment and app/tool integration.

  • Capable of distributing mission information and device configuration over a WiFi hotspot through a single deployment pack, including encryption keys, frequency sets, map files, and more

  • Less than 35 lbs total with all devices and tablet. Internal battery meets IATA and TSA regulations.

  • Minimum AES256 encryption.

  • The contractor shall provide 1 year of full coverage support for the devices. Any defect that is not caused by government damage or misuse shall be replaced by the vendor at no cost to the government

Interested partied MUST submit product data sheet.

Sources Sought responses are due no later than Monday, August 20 at 1:00 PM EST via email to 1st Lt Jacob Johnson:

Notice history

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