63--Rapid Deployment Integrated Surveillance System/Combat Outpost Surveillance and Force Protection System

The Department of Defense, through the RDECOM NCD, intends to acquire the Rapid Deployment Integrated Surveillance System and Combat Outpost Surveillance and Force Protection System as part of an initiative to enhance surveillance and force protection capabilities. This procurement is being facilitated under GSA eBuy RFQ468812, with the location for performance specified as the U.S. Army Redstone Arsenal in Alabama. Although the primary system components are available through the GSA schedules, some minor elements may need to be sourced from open market purchases via GSA contractors. The notice issued on June 18, 2010, serves as an Intent to Purchase rather than a formal solicitation, indicating that the government is seeking capability statements and pricing information from interested suppliers within five days of the publication date. Submissions will be used solely to determine whether a competitive procurement process is necessary, rather than constituting an invitation for direct competitive proposals. Responses must be directed to the designated contract specialist, Vaclav 'Vosh' Slechta, either via email or fax. The notice includes no set-aside designation or NAICS code, and the procurement is handled by the Department of Defense office located in Natick, Massachusetts. This preliminary step aims to assess vendor capabilities and pricing to inform a potential follow-on solicitation process.