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Commercial Mass Text Messaging Subscription Service
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General Info
Place of Performance
Fort Hood, TX, 76544, USASet-Aside
Timeline
Submission Closed
Organization & Contact Information
Full Description
THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE issued solely for market research and planning purposes. This notice does not constitute a solicitation, request for proposal, or commitment by the Government. No contract will be awarded from this announcement.
The Mission and Installation Contracting Command (MICC) – Fort Hood is seeking information from capable and qualified sources, particularly small businesses, that can provide a commercial, subscription‑based mass text messaging platform to support the 2nd Brigade (2BDE) at Fort Hood, Texas.
1. Background
2BDE currently relies on traditional communication methods (e.g., printed flyers, command channels) to share information with soldiers and families. These methods are limited in reach and timeliness. The Government intends to procure a commercial text messaging service to establish a direct, reliable communication pathway for community events, family readiness updates, and other critical information.
A Draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) is provided for reference.
2. Required Capabilities
The Government anticipates a Firm‑Fixed‑Price contract for a contractor‑hosted messaging platform that includes:
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Minimum 600,000 pre‑paid message credits at the start of the performance period
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Ability to send SMS and MMS messages
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A dedicated, high‑volume A2P 10DLC registered phone number
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Dedicated onboarding and training for Government users
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Assigned account manager for ongoing support
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Platform security aligned with standard industry data‑protection practices
3. Requested Information
Interested parties shall submit a capability package (maximum five pages) addressing the following:
A. Company Profile
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Company name and address
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Unique Entity ID (UEI) and CAGE Code
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Point of contact (name, title, phone, email)
B. Business Size & Socio‑Economic Status
Under NAICS 517121 Telecommunications Resellers :
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Business size (Small or Other Than Small)
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Applicable socio‑economic categories (if Small):
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SBA 8(a)
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HUBZone
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SDVOSB
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VOSB
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WOSB
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C. Capability Statement
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Narrative demonstrating technical capability to meet requirements in Section 3.0 of the Draft PWS
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Confirmation of ability to meet key performance standards (uptime, support response times, message delivery rates)
D. Past Experience
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Up to three relevant projects within the last three years
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Include contract numbers for federal work, if applicable
4. Submission Instructions
The Response Date for this Sources Sought is Feb 23, 2026, 1:00 PM CST. Questions,clarifications and Responses shall be submitted electronically via email to the point of contact listed in the notice.
Contract Specialist: Marlon Jeffrey, marlon.c.jeffrey.mil@army.mil
Contracting Officer: Dylan Hanback, dylan.j.hanback.mil@army.mil
Email subject line: "[Company Name] – Response to Sources Sought for Text Messaging Service"
Page limit: Five (5) pages, 8.5" x 11", 12‑point Times New Roman.
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