Installation and maintenance of Team Awareness Kits
ID: 15A00025ATF0001Type: Sources Sought
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Buyer

JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OFATF ACQUISITION AND PROPERTY MGMT DIVATFWASHINGTON, DC, 20226, USA

NAICS

Other Computer Related Services (541519)

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https://sam.gov/opp/c86d8922e1da459481f61c984ccca049/view
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    The Department of Justice, specifically the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), is seeking professional support services for the installation and maintenance of Team Awareness Kits (TAK) to enhance its operational capabilities. The primary objective is to improve situational awareness for approximately 2,500 users by integrating advanced technology that supports up to 1,000 simultaneous users across secure data channels, including live video streams and remote sensors. This initiative is crucial for modernizing ATF's tools in combating violent crime and ensuring community safety. Interested parties can contact David Berger at david.berger@atf.gov or by phone at 202-648-9131 for further details regarding this Sources Sought notice.

    Point(s) of Contact
    David Berger
    (202) 648-9131
    david.berger@atf.gov
    Charles Strickland
    charles.strickland_jr@atf.gov
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    ATF TAK server Draft PWS 3-4-2025.pdf
    The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) seeks professional support services to enhance its Team Awareness Kit (TAK) Server capabilities for its field operations. The agency aims to improve situational awareness by integrating advanced technology to support approximately 2,500 users. The proposed solution should support up to 1,000 simultaneous users across various secure data channels, include necessary software updates, and potentially utilize cloud-hosting or on-premises solutions. Key functionalities required include integration with live video streams, remote sensors, and federated communications among different government TAK servers, while complying with authorization standards. Additionally, the project requires the development of an API for administrative services, training support, and optional long-term maintenance of software components. This initiative underscores ATF's commitment to modernizing its operational tools to enhance its mission in combating violent crime and ensuring community safety.
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