Pre-Solicitation Notice - 56 RMO Mesh Radios
ID: F2U0204143AW01Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA4887 56 CONS CCLUKE AFB, AZ, 85309-1217, USA

NAICS

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

PSC

RADIO AND TELEVISION COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT, EXCEPT AIRBORNE (5820)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/b7c913d25cbe43cea154cb5b8d97f22c/view
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    Pre-Solicitation Notice - 56 RMO Mesh Radios

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is planning to procure a short range mesh radio system for the 56th RMO (Radio Maintenance Office). This system will be used for communication purposes and is intended to meet the needs and characteristics outlined in the attached salient characteristics document. The purchase order will be firm-fixed-price and will consist of quantities specified in the solicitation. It is important to note that items exceeding the attached salient characteristics may also be considered. The government intends to post the solicitation within 1 day of this notice. The place of performance for this procurement is Petrified Forest Natl Pk, Arizona, United States. For more information, please contact 1st Lt Joseph Moore at joseph.moore.67@us.af.mil or 623-856-2789, or Jacqueline Aranda at jacqueline.aranda.1@us.af.mil or 623-856-2733.

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    1st Lt Joseph Moore
    (623) 856-2789
    joseph.moore.67@us.af.mil
    Jacqueline Aranda
    (623) 856-2733
    jacqueline.aranda.1@us.af.mil
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