MULTI AND SINGLE BAND RADIO (MBR/SBR) TECHNOLOGY REFRESH
ID: M67854-25-I-4910Type: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYCOMMANDERQUANTICO, VA, 22134-6050, USA

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https://sam.gov/opp/94f00f6ab8784cd8ad97a74a87e7d628/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Marine Corps Systems Command (MCSC), is conducting market research for a technology refresh of multi-band and single-band land mobile radio (MBR/SBR) devices currently utilized in the Marine Corps Installations Pacific (MCIPAC) area. The objective is to enhance existing communication systems, addressing previous integration challenges and ensuring compliance with specific certifications, including APCO Project 25 standards, while providing warranty and support services. This initiative is crucial for maintaining operational readiness in the Indo-Pacific region, particularly at U.S. bases in Japan and South Korea. Interested parties must submit their responses by January 22, 2025, with preliminary inquiries due by January 10, 2025. For further information, contact Francesca Deza at francesca.deza@usmc.mil or Todd D. Ingold at todd.ingold@usmc.mil.

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    Francesca Deza
    francesca.deza@usmc.mil
    Todd D. Ingold
    todd.ingold@usmc.mil
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    M67854-25-I-4910_MBR SBR RFI_FINAL.pdf
    The Marine Corps Systems Command (MCSC) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to explore market opportunities for a technology refresh concerning multi-band and single-band radio (MBR/SBR) devices used in the U.S. Marine Corps Installations Pacific (MCIPAC). This RFI serves as a market research tool under Federal Acquisition Regulation guidelines and does not obligate the government to procure any services. The focus is on enhancing existing communication systems, particularly to address previous integration challenges at U.S. bases in Japan and South Korea. MCSC anticipates needing equipment that meets specific certifications, compliance with APCO Project 25 standards, and includes a warranty and support services. Responses must include a detailed company profile, experience with similar deployments, and feedback on the RFI requirements. A selection of major device types needed is also specified, along with the stipulation that only one original equipment manufacturer (OEM) is expected to meet the comprehensive requirements. The deadline for submission of responses is January 22, 2025, with preliminary inquiries due by January 10, 2025. This document highlights the importance of advanced communication capabilities to support operational readiness in the Indo-Pacific region.
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