System Small Form Factor (SFF) Troposcatter Multipath Multimode Radios with Warranty
ID: M68909_25_I_7606Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYSUPPLY OFFICERCAMP PENDLETON, CA, 92055-5171, USA

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/b5ef68e2bc5b497da5c415968edfcd2e/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Marine Corps Tactical Systems Support Activity (MCTSSA), is seeking information from qualified vendors regarding the procurement of Small Form Factor (SFF) Troposcatter Multipath Multimode Radios. The primary objective of this Request for Information (RFI) is to evaluate market capabilities for resellers who can provide these radios, which must be interoperable with existing Troposcatter systems and meet specific technical requirements, including a data rate of at least 2Mbps. These radios are critical for enhancing the Marines' Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cybersecurity, and Intelligence (C5I) systems. Interested vendors must respond by providing detailed company information and must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for future contracts, with a target delivery date set for December 1, 2024. For further inquiries, vendors can contact Kendra Johnson at kendra.johnson@usmc.mil or Marlanea Kirkbride at marlanea.kirkbride@usmc.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Kendra Johnson
    kendra.johnson@usmc.mil
    Marlanea Kirkbride
    marlanea.kirkbride@usmc.mil
    Files
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    25-I-7606 RFI Revised.pdf
    The Marine Corps Tactical Systems Support Activity (MCTSSA) is soliciting information through Sources Sought Notice M68909-25-I-7606 for Small Form Factor (SFF) Troposcatter Multipath Multimode Radios. This Request for Information (RFI) aims to assess market capabilities for resellers who can provide the specified radios to support the Marines' Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cybersecurity, and Intelligence (C5I) systems. Key technical requirements include interoperability with existing Troposcatter systems, low power design, and a data rate of at least 2Mbps at specified ranges and error rates. The government seeks responses from qualified small businesses with the capability to deliver these products by December 1, 2024. Interested vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for future contracts. Responses should include detailed company information and any recommended contract vehicles. This effort is part of the government's market research before any potential acquisition decisions.
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