Giant Voice Spare Parts
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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 is soliciting proposals for Giant Voice Spare Parts (Solicitation FA520526QB030) to support the sustainment of the Emergency Mass Notification System at Misawa Air Base, Japan. This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ) for commercial items. Quotes are due by March 14, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the provision of specific spare parts for the existing Giant Voice Notification System. The procurement includes items such as PCBA, UV+ Controllers, 24VDC Battery Chargers, and Sealed Gel Batteries, along with associated shipping. The primary objective is to ensure the continued operational readiness and compatibility of the proprietary Federal Signal system at Misawa Air Base.
Key Requirements & Compliance
Offerors must supply TAA compliant items. Products must adhere to various mandates including Information Assurance (AFI 33-200, CNSSP-11), Special Asset Tagging (MIL STD-130, DODI 8320.04, DFARS 252.211-7703), Energy Star guidelines, and Unified Capabilities (UC APL). Cryptographic products require FIPS 140-2 security certification. Contractors must offer the latest commercially available hardware/software updates and provide standard OEM/commercial warranties. All items must be genuine, and contractors should be authorized resellers or procure from legitimate channels.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ)
- Solicitation Number: FA520526QB030
- Product Service Code (PSC): 5831 (Intercommunication And Public Address Systems, Airborne)
- NAICS Code: 334290 (Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing) with a Small Business Size Standard of 900 employees.
- Set-Aside: None specified; however, a Brand Name Justification indicates a sole-source consideration for Federal Signal due to proprietary system compatibility.
- Award Basis: Aggregate, all-or-none.
- Place of Performance: Misawa Air Base, Japan.
- Delivery: Routine OCONUS delivery required within NLT 45 calendar days.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Deadline: March 14, 2026, at 1400 JST (2:00 PM) / 0000 EDT (12:00 AM).
- Quote Validity: Through April 30, 2026.
- Required Information: Company Name, CAGE Code, SAM UEI No., Quote Expiration, Prompt Payment Discount Terms, Delivery Time, Shipping Method, Offeror Name, Email, and Phone.
- Documentation: Offerors must provide data sheets or catalog cuts clearly identifying the item by brand name and model number.
- Evaluation Criteria: Technical Acceptability and Price. The lowest three priced quotes will be evaluated for technical acceptability and adherence to the Statement of Objectives.
- Eligibility: Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Incomplete quotes will be considered non-responsive.
Important Notes
A Brand Name Justification has been issued, citing Federal Signal as the sole capable provider to maintain compatibility with the existing Emergency Mass Notification System. While the RFQ is open, bidders should be aware of this justification. Shipping costs must be included in the total quoted price, F.O.B. Destination.