GPS Base Station
ID: FA481425TF021Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA4814 6 CONS PKTAMPA, FL, 33621-5119, USA

NAICS

Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334220)

PSC

ANTENNAS, WAVEGUIDES, AND RELATED EQUIPMENT (5985)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/198c6af872f04baaa4309e494789ca17/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking information from small businesses regarding a potential procurement of a GPS Base Station, identified by RFQ number FA481425TF021. This procurement aims to acquire a GPS Base Station utilizing Real-Time Kinematic (RTK) technology, which is crucial for high-precision applications such as land surveying and emergency management, and includes essential components like a Transmitter/Receiver Unit and a UHF Radio. Interested vendors are required to submit a capabilities package detailing their company size, small business status, past experience, and any collaborations, with submissions due by February 24, 2025, at 9:00 AM EST. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact Ivan Oceguera at ivan.oceguera@us.af.mil or Melissa Biggar at melissa.biggar@us.af.mil.

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    SON GPS Base Station.pdf
    The document outlines a Request for Proposal (RFP) regarding the acquisition of a GPS Base Station employing Real-Time Kinematic (RTK) technology, essential for high-precision applications such as land surveying and emergency management. It specifies the main components required, including a Transmitter/Receiver Unit and a UHF Radio, both of which must meet extensive technical specifications. The Transmitter/Receiver, specifically the Trimble R750 GNSS Receiver, is highlighted for its advanced capabilities such as flexible signal tracking, superior accuracy, and durable design, while the UHF Radio, the Trimble 450H, must support UHF communication for relaying data with rigorous operational standards. Installation services for both units are included in the RFP, with equipment delivery to a designated government facility. Each unit comes with a one-year warranty, ensuring support post-installation. This request emphasizes the government's commitment to enhancing surveying capabilities and maintaining operational readiness across various engineering and emergency scenarios. Overall, the document serves to solicit compatible equipment that meets stringent performance metrics necessary for federal and local projects.
    SOURCES SOUGHT.pdf
    MacDill Air Force Base is seeking information for a potential procurement of a GPS Base Station under a small business set-aside program, identified by RFQ number FA481425TF021. This announcement seeks voluntary responses for market research to assess capabilities and socio-economic statuses of interested parties, particularly in small business classifications. Vendors are required to submit a capabilities package detailing company size, status (including various small business designations), past experience with similar services, and their relationship with any manufacturers. Furthermore, responses should clarify if the respondent is a supplier or a manufacturer and outline any team collaborations. The deadline for submission is February 24, 2025, at 9:00 AM EST, and interested firms must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database to do business with the federal government. Future updates regarding this procurement will be made available via SAM.gov.
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