Tactical Communication Modernization

RECOVERY-THIS NOTICE IS FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY : Please do not respond to this announcement. A formal solicitation WILL follow this announcement. The Government intends to award a twenty four (24) month base with optional quantities, Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) contract under DHS' FirstSource IDIQ. This project is funded from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA). Offeror's should take note because this work is being funded by ARRA and there are special requirements and clauses associated with this Act. The most up to date information on ARRA requirements can be found at http://www.recovery.gov/ Contractors are also encouraged to review the OMB guidance for specific reporting requirements associated with receiving funds made available under ARRA. This guidance can also be found at http://www.recovory.gov/. The objective of this effort is to obtain tactical communications equipment and limited services to accomplish the following: • Perform site surveys, system engineering, equipment staging, equipment installation, system testing, and system optimization services. • Design, install, and optimize secure, narrowband-capable, P25-compliant, conventional tactical communications systems • Deploy secure, narrowband capable, P25-compliant subscriber units • Reprogram existing subscribers and Train field agents on radio operation