Specialized Operational Equipment
ID: 19AQMM25R0210Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

STATE, DEPARTMENT OFSTATE, DEPARTMENT OFACQUISITIONS - AQM MOMENTUMWASHINGTON, DC, 20520, USA

NAICS

Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519)

PSC

ELECTRONIC COUNTERMEASURES, COUNTER-COUNTERMEASURES AND QUICK REACTION CAPABILITY EQUIPMENT (5865)

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https://sam.gov/opp/dfba51b1282d4801bcb89a1014ef5d6c/view
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    The Department of State is seeking qualified vendors to provide specialized operational equipment and global logistics support services as part of a market research initiative for a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) under the Nonproliferation Disarmament Fund (NDF). The primary objective is to procure CBRNE equipment and other specialized operational tools to address the proliferation threat of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) and enhance border control measures, requiring rapid deployment capabilities without standard accommodations or guarantees of privileges for personnel. Interested parties are encouraged to submit a white paper detailing their capabilities, including technical advice, storage and distribution services, and compliance with export control documentation, with responses due by the specified deadline to Khoa Tran at TranKD@state.gov. This opportunity is not a solicitation for proposals, and the government will not reimburse any costs incurred in response to this request.

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    Khoa Tran
    TranKD@state.gov
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