Sources sought: unify communication consoles

SOURCES SOUGHT 

FOR

Unify Communication Consoles (8 each)

THIS IS A MARKET RESEARCH/SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE SEEKING INFORMATION ONLY. THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY SEEKING RESPONSES IN ORDER TO DETERMINE PARTICIPATION IN THIS ACQUISITION. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION/REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. THIS SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT TO ISSUE A SOLICITATION OR ULTIMATELY AWARD A CONTRACT, NOR DOES IT RESTRICT THE GOVERNMENT TO A PARTICULAR ACQUISITION APPROACH OR OTHERWISE REIMBURSE RESPONDENTS FOR ANY COSTS INCURRED IN PREPARATION OF A RESPONSE TO THIS NOTICE.

The contractor will provide new, Unify Communication Consoles as specified in Salient Characteristics listed below or comparable alternative, to include delivery to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam.

Salient Characteristics:

1. OpenScape Voice provides basic and advanced IP set-up and media control between touch-screen workstations (all handsets/headsets/speakers) and all telephone and radio resources, including conferencing and alerting services.

2. System Manager - System manager server running Linux Server software for the
Dispatch Manager Application.

3. Controller Workstation – Touch Screen Dispatch Console –computer client running
Linux with touch screen display.

4. Radio Interface - Interfaces between base radio systems and dispatch systems supporting
several different analogs, digital and IP interface protocols.

The anticipated NAICS Code is 334210, Telephone Apparatus Manufacturing.

This Sources Sought notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and is not a Request for Proposals or Quotes (RFP or RFQ) or an obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any services. Responses to this Sources Sought are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. The Government reserves the right to determine how it should proceed as a result of this notice. Furthermore, those who respond to this Sources Sought should not anticipate feedback regarding its submission. The Government will not pay any cost incurred in response to this Sources Sought. All costs associated with responding to this Sources Sought will be solely at the responding party's expense. The information provided in this Sources Sought is subject to change and is not binding on the Government. Please carefully review and respond according to the directions stated below. Documentation of technical expertise and capability must be presented in sufficient detail for the Government to determine that your company possesses the necessary functional area of expertise, certification, authorization, and experience to compete for this acquisition. It is imperative that business concerns responding to this notice articulate their capabilities clearly and adequately. Responses to this notice are strictly voluntary.

Please include the following in your response:

1. Name of Company;
2. Primary Point of Contact;
3. Institution or organization affiliation;
4. Email address;
5. Phone number; and,
6. Company's business size and CAGE/UEI codes.

Do NOT include the following in the response:

1. Do not submit formal proposals or offers;
2. Do not submit requests to be considered for award or to be notified of a future solicitation;
3. Do not submit requests to be added to a mailing or distribution list;
4. Do not submit questions or comments not related to this Sources Sought; or,
5. Do not respond via telephone.

How to Submit Responses:

1. Submit the required information to Ms. June Borja, Contract Specialist, at june.borja@us.af.mil and Ms. Lauren Reyes, Contracting Officer, at lauren_renee.reyes.2@us.af.mil.
2. Please include "SOURCES SOUGHT – Unify Communication Consoles in the e-mail subject line.
3. If you have any questions regarding this Sources Sought, please submit them via e-mail.
4. The sources sought closing date is 16 May 2024.