Telecommunications Devices
ID: M6845025QJ001Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYCOMMANDING GENERAL (M68450)CAMP PENDLETON, CA, 92055-5300, USA

NAICS

Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite) (517112)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - MOBILE DEVICE PRODUCTS (HARDWARE AND PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) (7E21)
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Navy, is seeking sources for the procurement of various telecommunications devices to be utilized at Camp Pendleton, California. The requirements include unlocked smartphones, Wi-Fi pucks, integrated services routers, and international prepaid SIM cards, with specific salient characteristics outlined for each item, such as storage capacity, battery life, and compatibility with international networks. These telecommunications devices are critical for ensuring effective communication and connectivity for military operations, particularly in international settings. Interested vendors should contact Dario Gonzalez at dario.gonzalez@usmc.mil or John Duong at john.duong@usmc.mil for further details, as this is a Sources Sought notice with no specified funding amount or deadline at this time.

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