GATEHOUSE SATCOM MAINT
ID: N0042124Q0513Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTER AIR DIVPATUXENT RIVER, MD, 20670-1545, USA

NAICS

Satellite Telecommunications (517410)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: ENGINEERING/TECHNICAL (R425)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/cba0ffa84b2e4e1da779b281c59051fe/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Naval Air Warfare Center (NAVAIR), is seeking proposals for a firm fixed-price contract for the Gatehouse SATCOM maintenance and support services. This procurement aims to establish a one-year support and maintenance agreement, including training related to the BGAN Network Emulator (BNE), which is critical for developing a Cyber Physical Systems (CPS) test tool for INMARSAT satellite communications. The selected vendor will provide essential technical support, including installation assistance, troubleshooting, and configurations, while also enhancing the proficiency of the NAWCAD test team through training. Interested parties must submit their brand name quotes by 3:00 PM on September 10, 2024, to Benjamin Flores at benjamin.r.flores3.civ@us.navy.mil, ensuring they are registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and possess an authorized reseller certificate.

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    benjamin flores
    benjamin.r.flores3.civ@us.navy.mil
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    N0042124Q0513.pdf
    This government document is a Request for Quotations (RFQ) by the Naval Air Warfare Center (NAVAIR) for a one-year support and maintenance agreement alongside training related to the BGAN Network Emulator (BNE). The RFQ is issued to solicit vendors to provide technical support for the BNE, crucial for developing a Cyber Physical Systems (CPS) test tool for INMARSAT satellite communications. The document outlines the requirements, delivery schedules, and payment instructions, emphasizing that it is a request for information, not an order. Technical support includes installation assistance, troubleshooting, and configurations, with available training to enhance the NAWCAD test team’s proficiency in using BNE. The document stresses the importance of timely responses and adherence to specified Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses, ensuring compliance with various procurement and security regulations. The main focus is facilitating the development of the CPS test tool while ensuring vendors understand the terms and conditions applicable to government procurements.
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    GATEHOUSE SATCOM MAINT
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