FY25 Brand Name - Cell/Satellite Tactical Communications Suite
ID: FA487725QA138Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA4877 355 CONS PKDAVIS MONTHAN AFB, AZ, 85707-3522, USA

NAICS

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

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - NETWORK: SATELLITE AND RF COMMUNICATIONS PRODUCTS (HW, PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) (7G22)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/4ef9b29d06934d1eaaf3703f8b0caad9/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is soliciting quotes for the FY25 Brand Name Cell/Satellite Tactical Communications Suite, with a focus on acquiring specific communication equipment for Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Tucson, Arizona. The procurement includes a firm-fixed price purchase order for two units each of the SA40001 Plum SAT IV Iridium 5G Dual Modem and SCT0001 Plum Scout 5G Dual Carrier, both of which come with a year of PlumCare service. This equipment is crucial for enhancing tactical communication capabilities, and the solicitation is set aside for total small business participation, emphasizing the importance of compliance with federal procurement regulations. Interested vendors must submit their quotes by February 5, 2025, and direct any inquiries to the primary contact, Elisa Montoya, at elisa.montoya@us.af.mil or (520) 228-2377.

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