Commercial Antennas
ID: W91CRB25AntennasType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334220)

PSC

ANTENNAS, WAVEGUIDES, AND RELATED EQUIPMENT (5985)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/f6617cb1c8f4468aa57692cfee36b240/view
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    Description

    The U.S. Army Contracting Command, on behalf of the Communications-Electronics Command Security Assistance Management Directorate, is conducting market research to identify potential suppliers for commercial antennas intended for Foreign Military Sales (FMS) to Montenegro. The procurement specifically seeks one COMROD AT53 High Frequency Antenna and five Valcom VMB-11512-N Multi-Band Antennas, with an emphasis on assessing pricing and availability from interested companies. This initiative is crucial for ensuring that the U.S. Army can meet its military equipment needs while complying with security and specialty metals regulations. Interested parties must submit their responses electronically by January 23, 2025, and can direct inquiries to Emanuel Green at emanuel.e.green3.civ@army.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Emanuel Green
    emanuel.e.green3.civ@army.mil
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    MJ-B-UBE market_survey - Antennas.pdf
    The U.S. Army Contracting Command is conducting market research for commercial antennas intended for Foreign Military Sales (FMS) to Montenegro. This Sources Sought notice aims to identify potential suppliers with the capability to fulfill the requirements for antennas, including one COMROD AT53 High Frequency Antenna and five Valcom VMB-11512-N Multi-Band Antennas. Responses are sought from companies capable of delivering the specified equipment, with a focus on pricing and availability details. The document emphasizes that this notice is solely for informational purposes and is not a solicitation for proposals. Interested parties must provide company details, capabilities, and past experiences relevant to the antenna specifications. The goal is to assess whether the procurement can be set aside for small businesses or executed through full and open competition, while ensuring compliance with security and specialty metals regulations. Responses must be submitted electronically by January 23, 2025, and the government will protect proprietary information received. The primary context of this document aligns with typical government solicitation processes that seek efficient sourcing methods for military equipment.
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