25-SIMACQ-D50-0001 TackLink Modem
ID: N6339425Q0016Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYCOMMANDING OFFICERPORT HUENEME, CA, 93043-5007, USA

NAICS

All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing (335999)

PSC

CONNECTORS, ELECTRICAL (5935)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/57535cddb6e34c9ea82bd89c53c60ce8/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Naval Surface Warfare Center at Port Hueneme Division, is conducting a Sources Sought Notice to gather market research for the acquisition of computer modems and related cables, particularly the TacLink Computer Modem (Part Number: 903152-801). This procurement is crucial for military applications, and the strategy is currently envisioned as Sole Source, with Raytheon identified as the potential contractor. Interested parties are encouraged to submit information regarding their capabilities, business size, and cost estimates by February 12, 2025, to influence whether the procurement will be open to small businesses or involve broader competition. For inquiries, contact Jorge Ortiz at jorge.u.ortiz.civ@us.navy.mil or Brian Carpenter at brian.a.carpenter14.civ@us.navy.mil.

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    Jorge Ortiz
    jorge.u.ortiz.civ@us.navy.mil
    Brian Carpenter
    brian.a.carpenter14.civ@us.navy.mil
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    25-SIMACQ-D50-0001_Sources_Sought_1292025.pdf
    The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division has issued a Sources Sought Notice to conduct market research for acquiring specific commercial items, particularly computer modems and related cables, needed for military applications. The anticipated procurement involves products such as the TacLink Computer Modem (Part Number: 903152-801) and various interface cables. The procurement strategy is currently envisioned as Sole Source, with Raytheon identified as the contractor. Interested parties are invited to provide information about their capabilities, business size, and cost estimates for shipping and products by the response deadline of February 12, 2025. The notice clarifies that responses may influence whether the procurement will be open to small businesses or involve broader competition. Furthermore, the document specifies that there is no obligation for the Government to compensate for the submissions and that no formal solicitation exists at this time. The information shared will be treated as proprietary and protected from unauthorized disclosure. This Sources Sought Notice serves primarily to gauge market capacity for specific military-related goods and will inform future procurement decisions.
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