57 RQS Ocean Technology Diving Wireless Comms

The Department of the Air Force, through the 31st Contracting Squadron at Aviano Air Base, Italy, is seeking a single Firm-Fixed-Price purchase order for diving wireless communications equipment. This requirement is restricted as a total Small Business Set-Aside and specifically requests hardware from Ocean Technology Systems. The procurement includes 16 diver units, 4 surface units, 3 surface conversion kits, 32 O-rings with gaskets, 4 handheld microphones, 4 headsets, 2 multibattery chargers, and 12 connection cables. All equipment must be delivered directly to Aviano Air Base, Italy, with the award being granted to the responsible offeror whose proposal is most advantageous based on technical capability, delivery terms, past performance, and price. Quotations must be submitted electronically via email by September 28, 2026, at 1500 CEST, and must remain valid for 90 calendar days. Submissions require a separate price quotation and technical document, along with comprehensive contractor identification and SAM registration status. The contract incorporates specific Air Force terms and conditions, including strict base access protocols for personnel and vehicles, and requires the use of the Wide Area WorkFlow system for invoicing. Additionally, the solicitation includes various FAR and DFARS clauses regarding whistleblower rights, prohibitions on covered telecommunications equipment, and specific fiscal codes for military activities within Italy.