Emergency Dispatch System

The 19th Airlift Wing at Little Rock Air Force Base is seeking to acquire a comprehensive Emergency Dispatch System composed of multiple specialized components manufactured by Westnet, Inc. The contract includes specific quantities of power modules, uninterruptible power supplies with mounting brackets, satellites controllers, microphone and speaker assemblies, controller boards, temperature sensors, and associated installation supplies. This acquisition is designated as a sole source procurement, meaning that the award is planned to be made without competitive bidding due to the unique nature of the equipment and its compatibility requirements. The solicitation was issued as a notice, not yet open for quotes, with a deadline for any objections to the sole source justification by the end of July 28, 2011. Interested parties are encouraged to submit any information supporting the consideration of alternative sources before that cutoff. The contract references a North American Industry Classification System code related to electronic equipment manufacturing and is managed by the Department of Defense’s 19th Contracting Squadron. Points of contact, including a Contract Specialist and Contract Officer, are provided for inquiries and correspondence related to this procurement. The system will be installed at Little Rock AFB, Arkansas, ensuring enhanced emergency dispatch capabilities tailored to the base’s operational needs.