Sources Sought/ Request for Information: Audio Visual Equipment
ID: M00264-25-RFI-019Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYCOMMANDERQUANTICO, VA, 22134, USA

NAICS

Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing (334310)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/fb2aa29eb69c41b0b59fc238e9dc1071/view
Timeline
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    Posted Apr 10, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Updated Apr 10, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Due Apr 17, 2025, 3:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Navy, is seeking information from qualified vendors regarding the procurement of audio-visual equipment for the Marine Corps Base Quantico G-6 Maintenance and Logistics Branch. The requirements include a portable public address system, monitor cases, large monitors, and projectors, all designed to enhance communication and presentation capabilities within the government’s operational framework. Compliance with the “Buy American” clause is mandatory, and all equipment must meet specific performance and logistical needs, with timely delivery to Quantico, Virginia, being a critical factor. Interested parties should submit capability statements and product specifications to Leticia Thomas at Leticia.M.Thomas.CIV@usmc.mil, with responses being used for market research purposes.

Point(s) of Contact
Leticia Thomas
Leticia.m.thomas.civ@usmc.mil
Michael Bogatyr
michael.bogatyr@usmc.mil
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A1. Salient Characteristics.docx
Apr 10, 2025, 5:05 PM UTC
The document outlines a Request for Proposal (RFP) detailing the procurement of audio-visual equipment by a federal entity. The requirements include five distinct items: a portable public address system (5 units), monitor cases (4 units each for 65” and 98” monitors), 98” monitors (4 units), and projectors (10 units). Key specifications emphasize portability, battery operation, compatibility with existing equipment, and various input/output features. All supplies must comply with the “Buy American” clause, necessitating U.S. manufacturing or adherence to relevant trade agreements. Delivery is crucial and must be fulfilled to a specified location at MCB Quantico, VA, with the earliest possible delivery required. This RFP aims to enhance communication and presentation capabilities within the government’s operational framework by acquiring necessary technical equipment tailored to meet specific performance and logistical needs.
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