MD3 TSG VOIP Phones: Sources Sought

The Department of the Air Force Space Command's 21st Contracting Squadron is conducting a sources sought announcement for Voice Over IP (VOIP) phones to be used in a Secure Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) at Peterson Space Force Base. The procurement specifically seeks Telephone Security Group (TSG) approved phones that are compatible with Cisco Unified Communication Manager systems, with particular interest in non-Cisco branded alternatives that can integrate with existing infrastructure. The salient characteristics document recommends the CIS Secure phone model DTD-8841-01D4A-SD, which must feature TSG approval, 1GB SC Fiber capabilities, push-to-talk handset compatibility, and enhanced security features including disabled speakerphone and microphone removal. The sources sought requires vendors to confirm their ability to provide specified phone characteristics, identify alternative VOIP phone options, and verify their federal registration status including SAM registration and potential GSA schedule availability. Responses to this market research initiative are due by July 16, 2025, with submissions directed to Contract Specialist Philip Choate.

This procurement opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 334210 (Telephone Apparatus Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,250 employees. The TSG Standard 6 approved equipment list reveals pricing ranges from approximately $1,059 to $2,649 per unit for various telephone models from manufacturers including Advanced Programs Inc., Avaya, and Cisco. The approved equipment catalog includes both 1-Port and 2-Port Fiber SC and Ethernet devices with varying configurations such as LAN, RJ45 PC ports, and Power over Ethernet support. While specific quantities are not disclosed in the sources sought documentation, the requirement originates from Mission Delta 3/S6 Office (MD3) for telecommunications equipment that must meet stringent security standards for SCIF environments. No incumbent contractors or specific award values are identified in this pre-solicitation phase, as this represents initial market research to identify capable suppliers before formal procurement procedures commence.