53--RFI - FEMA - FY25 Inmarsat BGAN Services
ID: WX00324Y2025TType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCYFEMAWASHINGTON, DC, 20472, USA

NAICS

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

PSC

HARDWARE, COMMERCIAL (5340)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/5fc11da09a9a48e89613d77dcd5e2e74/view
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    Description

    The Department of Homeland Security, specifically the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), is seeking information from qualified small businesses regarding the provision of Inmarsat BGAN Services for fiscal year 2025. This Request for Information (RFI) aims to gather insights and planning input for a potential procurement, emphasizing that it is not a solicitation for bids or proposals. The services are critical for ensuring reliable communication capabilities during emergency management operations, and the procurement will adhere to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 334220, which pertains to Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing. Interested sellers must submit their responses through the Unison Marketplace by January 6, 2025, and can direct any inquiries to Marketplace Support at 1.877.933.3243 or via email at marketplacesupport@unisonglobal.com.

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    Name: Marketplace Support, Title: Marketplace Support, Phone: 1.877.933.3243, Email: MarketplaceSupport@unisonglobal.com;
    marketplacesupport@unisonglobal.com
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