Microwave Data Link hardware required to network remote Automatic Identification System (AIS) receive stations

SOL #: 6913G626Q300032Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Transportation
Office Of The Secretary
6913G6 VOLPE NATL. TRANS. SYS CNTR
CAMBRIDGE, MA, 02142, United States

Place of Performance

Didi Dighomi, GE-TB, Georgia

NAICS

Computer and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software Merchant Wholesalers (423430)

PSC

Computing Hardware And Software Products For Traditional Mainframe Computers And Operations Running Legacy Operating Systems. (7B21)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

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Posted
Jun 2, 2026
2
Submission Deadline
Jun 12, 2026, 7:00 PM

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 U.S. Department of Transportation/John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (Volpe Center) is soliciting offers for Microwave Data Link hardware to network remote Automatic Identification System (AIS) receive stations in Georgia. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ) for commercial items, with offers due by June 12, 2026, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time.

Scope of Work

This procurement supports the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) and the Georgian Coast Guard's efforts to enhance global maritime domain awareness and detect illicit activity in the Black Sea. The specific requirement is for Cambium PTP 78700 Fixed Wireless Backhaul Microwave Data Link hardware and associated components, which are brand-name only items, to ensure compatibility with existing and planned infrastructure. The hardware will network remote AIS receive stations with the Volpe Center’s Maritime Safety and Security Information System (MSSIS). Delivery is required to the US Embassy in Tbilisi, Georgia.

Contract & Timeline

  • Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ)
  • Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order
  • Period of Performance: Date of award through October 31, 2026
  • NAICS Code: 423430 (Small Business Size Standard: $15M)
  • Set-Aside: No set-aside specified
  • Questions Due: June 10, 2026, 2:00 PM Eastern Time
  • Offers Due: June 12, 2026, 3:00 PM Eastern Time
  • Published: June 2, 2026

Instructions to Offerors

Offers must be submitted via email to Karen.Marino@dot.gov. Vendors must meet all solicitation requirements, and any exceptions must be clearly identified. The solicitation incorporates FAR Part 12, including clauses 52.212-1 (Instructions to Offerors), 52.212-2 (Evaluation), and 52.212-4 (Contract Terms and Conditions). Contractors must maintain active SAM registration throughout the contract life. Payment requests will be submitted electronically via the DOT's DELPHI iSupplier system, requiring login.gov authentication.

Key Documents

  • Specification Sheet (6913G626Q300032_SpecSheet.pdf): Details specific CLINs, Cambium part numbers, descriptions, quantities, and delivery instructions to Tbilisi, Georgia.
  • Terms and Conditions (6913G626Q300032 Terms and Conditions (3).pdf): Lists applicable FAR clauses, including several with specific deviations.
  • FAR 52.212-4 (6913G626Q300032 FAR 52.212-4.pdf): Outlines standard commercial terms for inspection, payment, termination, and disputes.
  • Electronic Payment Requests (TAR 1252.232-70 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests - TAR CD 2025-02_A1.pdf): Mandates electronic invoice submission via DOT's DELPHI iSupplier system.
  • Brand Name Justification (6913G626Q300032_Brand Name Just_Redacted.pdf): Justifies the brand-name requirement for Cambium PTP 78700 hardware due to compatibility with existing infrastructure in Georgia.

People

Points of Contact

Karen M. MarinoPRIMARY

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Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Posted: Jun 2, 2026
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