The FAA has a requirement for Procurement Alaskan Satellite Telecommunications Infrastructure (ASTI) Maintenance and Support of the Satellite Carrier Monitoring System. This includes the necessary hardware, software, and support to replace the Glowlink Com
ID: 6973GH-24-S-00855Type: Sources Sought
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TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION6973GJ NON-FRANCHISE ACQ SVCOKLAHOMA CITY, OK, 73125, USA

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    Sources Sought TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION is seeking interest from small businesses for the procurement of Alaskan Satellite Telecommunications Infrastructure (ASTI) Maintenance and Support of the Satellite Carrier Monitoring System. This includes the necessary hardware, software, and support to replace the Glowlink Communications Technology carrier monitoring system. The FAA is particularly interested in responses from service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses and 8(a) certified firms. The scope of work includes providing specific part numbers and technical assistance. The installation will take place in Anchorage ARTCC (ZAN) SACOM Facility and Fairbanks ATCT (FAI) TRACON Facility. The NAICS code for this effort is 517410 Satellite Telecommunications, with a size standard of $44 million. Interested vendors should submit a capability statement and other required documents by October 17, 2023.

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    Cilony Alejandro
    (405) 954-7814
    cilony.alejandro@faa.gov
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