20 ASOS Tactical Operator Kit
Overview
Buyer
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PSC
Set Aside
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Air Force, specifically the 763 ESS office, is soliciting quotations for a Brand Name Only (BNO) Tactical Operator Kit for the 20th Air Support Operations Squadron (ASOS). This requirement includes specific INVISIO X7 Headsets, V50 4 PTT, Com Cables, and Foam Tips. The government intends to award a single Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Purchase Order. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Quotations are due by 8:00 AM Central Time on May 4, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a Brand Name Only Tactical Operator Kit, consisting of:
- INVISIO X7 Headsets
- V50 4 PTT (2-Com, Gen II)
- Com Cables (800 MM)
- Foam Tips (Snap on) Delivery is required no later than 120 days after receipt of order to Fort Drum, NY. Contractors must be authorized resellers of the specified products.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Purchase Order
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Delivery: No later than 120 days after receipt of order, FOB Destination to Fort Drum, NY 13602.
- Discount Terms: Net 30.
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotations Due: May 4, 2026, by 8:00 AM Central Time.
- Questions Due: May 1, 2026, by 12:00 PM Central Standard Time, channeled through the Contracting Officer.
- Submission Method: Electronic via email to Ms. Emily Gebke (emily.gebke@us.af.mil) and Ms. Amber Climaco (amber.climaco@us.af.mil), referencing the RFQ number. Late quotations will not be accepted.
- Evaluation Factors: Technical acceptability (proposal and delivery capability) and Price (completeness and reasonableness). Award will be made to a responsible, technically acceptable offeror.
- Eligibility: Offerors must be "All Small Business Holders" and have current System for Award Management (SAM) registration.
Important Notes
This RFQ incorporates various clauses and provisions by reference, including those related to the prohibition on covered defense telecommunications equipment (DFARS 252.204-7017) and Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) payment instructions (DFARS 252.232-7006). Bidders must review these to understand their obligations. An RFQ Information Sheet (Attachment 1) details specific Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) for pricing, which must be completed accurately with rounding to the nearest dollar.