66 -- Receiver/Transmitter - Sources Sought

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE/Request For Information (RFI). In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation part 10.002(iii) the U.S. Coast Guard is conducting market research to determine the existence and interest of possible sources to provide APCO 25 (also known as P25, Project 25, and/or TIA/EIA102) Phase 1 compliant Receiver/Transmitters that are designed for aviation use. The frequency of interest is VHF (136-174 Mhz), UHF low (403-470 Mhz), UHF hi (450-512 Mhz) and 800Mhz. Radios must meet at least one of the frequencies of interest. Type 3 encryption is a requirement. The Radio must be able to operate from aircraft power of 28vdc. FCC approval is a requirement. Interested companies are encouraged to respond to this announcement as soon as possible. Responses should include a) name and address of contractor; b) Cage Code; c) point of contact including name, title, phone, and email address; d) equipment specifications, options, descriptive literature, brochures, price ranges and should include if item is of a type customarily available in the commercial marketplace, of a type customarily available in the commercial marketplace with modifications, or used exclusively for governmental purposes; e) state if manufacturer or distributor of the product; f) state whether the business is currently classified as Large, Small, Small Disadvantaged, 8(a), HubZone Small Business, Women Owned, Veteran Owned, Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small business in terms of the NAICS code; g) GSA Contract information if applicable, and other information that provides the Coast Guard with a more accurate picture of the potential marketplace for any subsequent requirement. The NAICS code is 334290 and the small business size standard is 750 employees. Responses should be submitted to [email protected], fax (252) 335-6849 or mail to USCG AR&SC, Attn: Denise Hall, EISD Bldg 78, Elizabeth City NC 27909. Technical Point of Contact for technical questions only is CWO David Warfield at [email protected] or (252) 335-6668. This notice does not constitute an Invitation for Bid or Request for Proposal and is not to be construed as an offer or a quote. Respondents deemed fully qualified will be considered in any resulting future solicitation. All submitted materials will be designated for Government Use Only. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this announcement and any follow up information requests.