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SAMDAILY.US - ISSUE OF DECEMBER 22, 2024 SAM #8426
SOURCES SOUGHT

D -- First Net - Band 14 - First-Responder Network Wireless Services

Notice Date

12/20/2024 9:50:51 AM
 

Notice Type

Sources Sought
 

NAICS

517112 —
 

Contracting Office

DCSO RICHMOND DIVISION #1 RICHMOND VA 23237 USA
 

ZIP Code

23237
 

Solicitation Number

KM-2024-0001
 

Response Due

12/31/2024 12:00:00 PM
 

Archive Date

01/15/2025
 

Point of Contact

Kia Milindez, Phone: 8042794903, Allison Douglewicz, Contracting Officer
 

E-Mail Address

kia.milindez@dla.mil, allison.douglewicz@dla.mil
(kia.milindez@dla.mil, allison.douglewicz@dla.mil)
 

Description

This Request for Information (RFI) is for planning purposes only and is NOT a Request for Proposal (RFP), Invitation for Bid (IFB), or an obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any products or services. Responses to this RFI are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. The purpose of the RFI is to gather information from industry in regard to the purchase of FirstNet (FirstNet.com) first-responder network wireless services that include the availability of Band 14, which is reserved exclusively for emergency communications, in emergencies and at large events, heavy public use can lead to wireless communications networks becoming overloaded and inaccessible. In those instances, public safety users are treated the same as any other commercial or enterprise user, and communications can be limited due to congestion and capacity issues. With the FirstNet Network, public safety will get a dedicated �fast lane� that provides highly secure communications every day and for every emergency. It will deliver specialized features to public safety that are not available on wireless networks today � such as priority access; more network capacity; and a resilient, hardened connection. The Network will deliver more than just a public-safety-dedicated wireless connection � it is also creating devices and apps ecosystems that will connect first responders to innovative, life-saving technologies. It will deliver specialized features to public safety that are not available on wireless networks today � such as priority access; more network capacity; and a resilient, hardened connection. The Network will deliver more than just a public-safety-dedicated wireless connection � it is also creating devices and apps ecosystems that will connect first responders to innovative, life-saving technologies. Network technology will also be tested and validated through the FirstNet Innovation and Test Lab, located in Boulder, CO, so first responders will have the proven tools they need in disasters and emergencies All feedback and information received may be used to determine the appropriate acquisition strategy for possible future acquisition. This notice is issued solely for market research and planning purposes. The Government reserves the right to determine how it should proceed as a result of this notice. Furthermore, those who respond to the RFI should not anticipate feedback with regard to its submission. The Government will not pay any cost incurred in response to the RFI. All costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the responding part�s expense. The information provided in this RFI is subject to change and is not binding on the Government. This RFI is prepared for planning purposes only and is not restricted to small businesses. If the Government decides to pursue an RFQ, portions of your RFI response may be incorporated into the Performance Work Statement (PWS). Sources are discouraged from submitting any information deemed completion-sensitive or proprietary. However, if sources elect to submit competition-sensitive or proprietary information, sources bear sole responsibility for marking said information as such to ensure appropriate safeguarding by the Government. The Government will not be held liable for any damages incurred if proprietary information is not properly identified. All submissions become the Government property and will not be returned. After review of the responses to the RFI, the Government may or may not proceed with the acquisition. Responses to this RFI are NOT OFFERS and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Please reference the RFI# KM-2024-0001 in your response. Please send all emails to Kia.Milindez@dla.mil, Allison.Douglewicz@dla.mil, and Mary.Wahsingtong@dla.mil
 

Web Link

SAM.gov Permalink
(https://sam.gov/opp/160ce421329448c792319e18754006c5/view)
 

Place of Performance

Address: Richmond, VA 23237, USA

Zip Code: 23237

Country: USA
 

Record

SN07299354-F 20241222/241220230117 (samdaily.us)
 

Source

SAM.gov Link to This Notice
(may not be valid after Archive Date)

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