SOURCES SOUGHT
59 -- AN/MRC-142C Upgrade/Replacement
- Notice Date
- 3/12/2014
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 334220
— Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Navy, United States Marine Corps, MARCORSYSCOM, 2200 Lester Street, Quantico, Virginia, 22134, United States
- ZIP Code
- 22134
- Solicitation Number
- M67854-14-I-2526
- Archive Date
- 4/16/2014
- Point of Contact
- Albert H. Whitley, Phone: 7034329903
- E-Mail Address
-
albert.whitley@usmc.mil
(albert.whitley@usmc.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- MARKET RESEARCH/REQUEST FOR INFORMATION. NO SOLICITATION DOCUMENT EXISTS. Marine Corps Systems Command (MARCORSYSCOM) is requesting information regarding potential Commercial off the Shelf / Non-Developmental Item upgrades or replacements for the AN/MRC-142 Family of Systems (FoS). The new system must significantly improve on the capabilities currently provided by the AN/MRC-142C. The new system should provide: Line of Sight (LOS) communication up to 30 miles at data rates exceeding 16 mbps and must not be impacted by the Federal Communications Commission's proposed frequency spectrum auctions. The current planned end-of-life for the AN/MRC-142 FoS is 2020. The Marine Corps is interested receiving information from industry on emerging technologies anticipated in the 2016 - 2025 timeframe which are compatible with the use of National Security Agency (NSA) Type 1 encryption. This market research will assist in the analysis of alternatives in planning for the future upgrade or replacement strategies for tactical communication networks currently fielded by the Marine Corps. While there are currently no plans for one-on-one presentations, fact sheets and marketing brochures are greatly appreciated. All data provided must be unclassified. If a particular technology appears to be significantly better than the currently fielded AN/MRC-142 FoS, additional details may be requested. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this effort is 334220, Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing, Small Business Size Standard: 750 employees or less. Firms shall indicate their business size based upon NAICS Code 334220 standards. An "Other Than Small Business" size status will be assumed unless otherwise indicated by the respondent. Also please include your Contractor and Government Entity (CAGE) Code. Responses to this Request for Information ( RFI) can be sent via email to Mr. Albert Whitley, at: albert.whitley@usmc.mil, or by US mail to: Marine Corps Systems Command, ATTN: Albert H. Whitley, CT-2.2, 2200 Lester Street, Quantico, VA 22134. This is not a request for proposals and no contract will be awarded as a result of this RFI. Companies responding to this RFI are advised that participation does not ensure opportunities for participation in future solicitations or contract awards. No funds are available for any proposal or information submission and submitting information does not bind the Marine Corps for any future contracts/grants resulting from this RFI. MARCORSYSCOM will not pay or provide reimbursement for any costs incurred in the preparation or delivery of responses to the request for information. Industry Partners capable of providing the required systems, in whole, are invited to submit a response to this notice. Firms should include literature, brochures, price lists, and capabilities summaries, limited to 15 pages, directly addressing their ability to meet the aforementioned needs. Submissions will be in Microsoft Office 2010 compatible format. Email inquiries for questions related to this RFI are encouraged. THE SUBMISSION OF THIS INFORMATION IS FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY, AND IS NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT TO PROCURE ANY ITEMS/SERVICES, NOR FOR THE GOVERNMENT TO PAY FOR THE INFORMATION RECEIVED.
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