NAWCAD Seeks 8(a) Contractor to Provide Video Teleconferencing Hardware and Ancillary Equipment

PATUXENT RIVER, MD--(Marketwired - November 17, 2016) - The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) Aircraft Division, Patuxent River (also referred to as the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD)) released on Thursday, November 17 a presolicitation for Polycom and Cisco brand-name Video Teleconferencing (VTC) hardware and ancillary equipment pursuant to FAR 6.302-1(c).

The NAWCAD also requires a contractor to install and integrate services, and then maintain/ support services to facilitate technology lifecycle management. Services shall include support of previously purchased VTC/ ancillary equipment currently in use at the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) offices throughout the United States and its territories as well as new materials purchased on this new contract vehicle. This includes, but is not limited to, the following core sites: Lakehurst, NJ; China Lake, CA; Point Mugu, CA; Orlando, FL; Jacksonville, FL; Cherry Point, NC; and North Island, CA.

The contract will be a Firm Fixed Price (FFP), 5- year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract which will consist of a base and four option years.

This is a Section 8(a) small business competition for Federal Supply Code (FSC) 7050- ADP Components under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 541519. Eligibility to participate is not restricted to firms in either the developmental stage or the developmental and transitional stages.

Contractors interested in this opportunity are invited to submit questions to Contracting Officer Kristin Nelson via e-mail at Kristin.nelson@navy.mil. Questions are due by no later than November 24, 2016, and responses are due by no later than December 19, 2016 at 5 p.m. EST.

The period of performance will begin on July 1, 2017.

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