Shure Axient Wireless Package - Brand Name, Travis AFB, CA

This solicitation notice (FA442726Q1148), issued by the 60th Contracting Squadron at Travis Air Force Base, requests quotations for brand-name Shure wireless transmitters, receivers, and accessories. The government intends to award a firm-fixed-price contract for these items, which must be brand-new as refurbished equipment will not be accepted. The acquisition is structured as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 334310 (Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing Industry) and Product Service Code 5965. Under the evaluation criteria, the government will award the contract to the responsible offeror offering the best value, evaluating submissions based on price, technical acceptability, and past performance. Technical capability is graded on an acceptable/unacceptable basis, and past performance reviews will cover relevant contracts within the last three years. Key administrative dates include a question deadline of September 3, 2026, and an RFQ response deadline of September 13, 2026, at 12:00 PM PDT. Offers must be submitted electronically via email to Contract Specialist Charlotte Choo and Contracting Officer Vitaliy Kim. The anticipated contract award date is on or about September 25, 2026, and submitted quotes must remain valid for 60 calendar days. Required attachments for submission include the completed vendor information and pricing table, a technical approach, and a Contractor Responsibility Verification form.

This Statement of Work outlines the requirements for a brand-name procurement of Shure wireless transmitters, receivers, and accessories for the USAF Band of the Golden West located at Travis AFB in California. The acquisition serves as a necessary lifecycle update to modernise and enhance the mission effectiveness of the unit's wireless audio systems. The contractor must provide specific Shure Axient equipment, including two AD4Q-US four-channel receivers, four ADX2/B87A handheld transmitters, four ADX1 bodypack transmitters, one PSM ADTQ Quad IEM transmitter with a four-channel perpetual license, and eight PSM ADXR bodypack receivers. All equipment must meet stringent salient characteristics, such as operating within the 470–960 MHz UHF spectrum, supporting high-density channel modes, featuring AES 256-bit encryption for secure transmission, and maintaining compatibility with Wireless Workbench software and ShowLink Access Points for remote management. Additionally, the acquisition requires a one-year manufacturer warranty and includes all shipping and handling costs. Delivery must be completed within 60 days after receipt of the order to the designated address at Travis AFB.

This federal government document is Attachment 1 for Solicitation FA442726Q1148, which outlines the applicable provisions and clauses for a Request for Quotation (RFQ). It lists Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) requirements, indicating their reference numbers, titles, dates, and applicability to the solicitation. Key provisions and clauses marked as applicable ("Yes") include requirements for System for Award Management (SAM) registration, child labor certifications, restrictions on contracting with entities engaging in certain activities in Iran, and security prohibitions. Notable active clauses include the total small business set-aside, terms and conditions for commercial products and services, combating trafficking in persons, and electronic submission of payment requests via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF). Additionally, the document incorporates numerous DFARS deviations under "DEVIATION 2026-O0028" targeting cybersecurity maturity model certification, prohibition of hexavalent chromium, Buy American policies, and restrictions on procurements from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region and the Maduro regime. The document also provides contact information for the designated agency Ombudsman, Ms. Lisa A. Gross, based at Scott Air Force Base.

This document is a Contractor Responsibility Verification form used to determine a prospective contractor's eligibility for a federal contract award in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Parts 9.103 and 9.104. Under these regulations, contracts can only be awarded to prospective contractors who affirmatively demonstrate their responsibility, including that of their proposed subcontractors. To satisfy the verification process, contractors must provide supporting documentation or certifications for the following six key responsibility factors: - **Financial Resources:** Evidence of adequate financial health, such as profit/loss statements, balance sheets, lines of credit, or a formal letter of financial sufficiency. - **Delivery Requirements:** Confirmation of the ability to meet the proposed delivery or performance schedule alongside existing business commitments. - **Performance Record:** Submission of at least two past performance records from the last three years, a capability statement for new entrants, or proof of CPARS/SPRS exemption. - **Business Integrity and Ethics:** Certification that the company's active or inactive exclusions, proceedings, and integrity information in SAM.gov are accurate and up to date. - **Organizational Structure:** Confirmation of adequate organizational experience, accounting and operational controls, and technical skills. - **Production Capabilities:** Verification that the contractor possesses, or has the ability to obtain, the necessary production, construction, and technical equipment and facilities. The form must be completed, signed, and certified by an authorized company representative to verify that all provided information is correct and accurate.

This document outlines the strict security and installation entry requirements for contractors seeking access to Travis Air Force Base (TAFB), a designated closed base. To ensure safety, all contractors must undergo identity proofing and vetting, including National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and California Law Enforcement Telecommunication System (CLETS) checks, unless they possess a verifiable government security clearance. Contractors must present approved identification, such as a U.S. Passport or a REAL ID-compliant driver's license. The primary contractor is responsible for employee conduct, verifying legal work status, and submitting an Entry Authority List (EAL) to the Base Contracting Office at least 45 days prior to the contract start date. The document details specific criminal and security-related disqualifiers that will result in immediate denial or revocation of base access, such as convictions for terrorism, espionage, murder, drug distribution, or multiple recent felonies. Additionally, it establishes protocols for base access during elevated Force Protection Conditions (FPCON), escort requirements for sub-contractors and restricted areas, and procedures for lost passes or Restricted Area Badges (RAB). Finally, contractors must participate in government-provided security, Information Protection, and Operations Security (OPSEC) training. Employees with contracts exceeding 90 days must also complete annual Level I Antiterrorism Awareness training. The Installation Commander reserves the right to implement a Visitor Group Security Agreement (VGSA) for contracts involving sensitive or classified information.

This document details a Question and Answer (Q&A) clarification for Solicitation FA442726Q1148 regarding the Shure Axient Wireless Package. It clarifies specific equipment requirements and exclusions for vendors preparing their bids. Notably, the government confirms that extra batteries, chargers, antennas, and input elements (such as lavalier or headworn microphones and cables) are not required and should not be quoted. However, vendors must update their quotes to include two Shure AD610 ShowLink Wireless Access Points to ensure the system's remote-control functionality is operational upon delivery.