HR-B-UCF Sources Sought for VesseLINK System for Foreign Military Sales (FMS)
ID: HR-B-UCFType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-APGABERDEEN PROVING GROU, MD, 21005-5001, USA

NAICS

Satellite Telecommunications (517410)

PSC

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/ee371e1d38a8455da3276cda91081f79/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Army Contracting Command, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice for the VesseLINK System intended for Foreign Military Sales (FMS) to Croatia. The objective is to identify potential sources capable of delivering a system that operates using Iridium Certus 700 broadband services, with interested companies required to provide details on their capabilities, pricing estimates, and availability. This procurement is crucial for enhancing communication capabilities for military operations, and all responses must be submitted by October 26, 2024, at 4:00 PM EDT to Naomi Hooks at naomi.hooks2.civ@army.mil. Please note that this notice is for market research purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation for proposals or a commitment to award contracts.

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    Naomi Hooks
    naomi.hooks2.civ@army.mil
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    HR-B-UCF - Market_Survey_VesseLINK.pdf
    The U.S. Army Contracting Command, on behalf of the Communications-Electronics Command Security Assistance Management directorate, has issued a Sources Sought notice to conduct market research for a VesseLink System intended for Foreign Military Sales (FMS) to Croatia. The objective is to identify potential sources that can deliver the specified system, which operates using Iridium Certus 700 broadband services. The submission of interest should detail the company’s capabilities, including pricing estimates, availability for the system, and information on past and current services. The anticipated contract is unclassified and must comply with the Berry Amendment concerning specialty metals. Interested companies must be registered with SAM.gov and provide essential details, including company information, contact person, and their capability to serve as a primary provider or manage subcontractors effectively. The deadline for submissions is October 26, 2024. The notice serves solely for market research purposes and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment from the government to award contracts.
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